ducting

noun

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

Examples of ducting in a Sentence

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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 The fan's ducting on the RedMagic 11S Pro is going to let debris into the chassis. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 For an apartment dweller without ducting, this might be an ideal option that skips the extra step of having a contractor analyze the space and deploy a more complicated system. — Matt Simon, WIRED, 6 May 2024 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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ductility
ducting
ductless gland
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“Ducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ducting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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