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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This includes having a fully functional heater and having proper window or fan ventilation.
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024
Lastly, the contractors went through to identify ventilation issues that had only accelerated the decline of the lighthouse and replaced two of the tower's windows with ventilation louvers for better airflow.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024
Lastly, the contractors went through to identify ventilation issues that had only accelerated the decline of the lighthouse and replaced two of the tower's windows with ventilation louvers for better airflow.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
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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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