Meaning & Definition of Ventilation in English
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Ventilation
/vɛntəleʃən/
noun
1. The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
synonym:
- ventilation,
- airing
2. A mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
- "She was continually adjusting the ventilation"
synonym:
- ventilation,
- ventilation system,
- ventilating system
3. Free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest
- "Such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion"
synonym:
- public discussion,
- ventilation
4. The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation
- The process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
synonym:
- breathing,
- external respiration,
- respiration,
- ventilation