ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b(1)
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
(2)
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
The brutalist ventilation pattern from the One S adds more vents for hot air to escape the console's internals.
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Monochromatic interiors match the earthy hues of the desert, and internal courtyards allow for quiet moments of reflection, while light wells and geometric sunroofs provide tons of natural light but also purposeful cross ventilation.
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Paluzzi says that bigger showers that aren’t used by a family of six multiple times a day should be OK without ventilation.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
The brutalist ventilation pattern from the One S adds more vents for hot air to escape the console's internals.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
Monochromatic interiors match the earthy hues of the desert, and internal courtyards allow for quiet moments of reflection, while light wells and geometric sunroofs provide tons of natural light but also purposeful cross ventilation.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Paluzzi says that bigger showers that aren’t used by a family of six multiple times a day should be OK without ventilation.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Ventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilation. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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