ducting

noun

duct·​ing ˈdək-tiŋ How to pronounce ducting (audio)
: a system of ducts
also : the material composing a duct

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The fan's ducting on the RedMagic 11S Pro is going to let debris into the chassis. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The change in temperature may cause condensation within your air handler and ducting. Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 The blaze started in the ducting then spread from the ground floor and to the roof of the four-story hotel called the Chiltern Firehouse, which is known to be frequented by celebrities. Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025 Everything inside reeks of smoke; various consultants have warned the smell won’t disappear unless insulation and ducting is replaced. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ducting

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ducting was in 1945

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“Ducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ducting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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