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Ventilation

Veh-ntuh-LAY-shuhn

/ˌvɛntʌˈleɪʃʌn/

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ventilation

Dictionary meaning

The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air.

Examples

  • They were continually adjusting the ventilation.

Synonyms: airing

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