ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
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Definition of ventilation
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Examples of ventilation in a Sentence
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Seat ventilation is now much more widely available, though this feature is typically reserved for the most expensive trim levels. — Washington Post, "Edmunds: 7 used car tech features that might surprise you," 21 Aug. 2019 Poor sealing of the cabin or leaks into the heating and ventilation system from the exhaust could allow the gas into a plane, according to the report. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Emiliano Sala had high carbon monoxide level at time of fatal crash," 14 Aug. 2019 Poor sealing of the cabin or leaks into the heating and ventilation system from the exhaust could allow the gas into a plane, according to the report. — Aimee Lewis, CNN, "Footballer Emiliano Sala was exposed to carbon monoxide before plane crashed, investigators say," 14 Aug. 2019 In the Vienna underground, hints of these fragrances, and various blends of the scents, were diffused in the ventilation systems, and riders were asked to opine about the experiment online. — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "Riders in Vienna have opted for stale subway air over aromatherapy," 10 Aug. 2019 In one indication this could have been the case at the Harbor Tunnel facilities, Sales confirmed Wednesday that the toll booths and nearby administrative building share a connected ventilation system. — Colin Campbell, baltimoresun.com, "Worried about Legionnaires’ disease from Baltimore Harbor Tunnel tolls? Relax, experts say.," 11 July 2019 The new law also provides a framework for what would be required of businesses if the Assembly later changed the law to allow for smoking or inhalation of marijuana in stores, including requirements for ventilation systems. — Tegan Hanlon, Anchorage Daily News, "On-site consumption of marijuana edibles is now legal in Anchorage. But is there any consumer demand?," 20 June 2019 The upgrade would also address ongoing functional issues, notably with the ventilation system. — Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'The writing is on the wall': UWM officials cautiously optimistic for new chemistry building," 11 June 2019 Finally realizing Nelson’s heart rate had slowed, the medical team attempted to provide ventilation through a mask airway — but once again failed to provide sufficient care, according to the complaint. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Family sues after high school principal dies from donating bone marrow to save a boy," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ventilation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for ventilation
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
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Kids Definition of ventilation
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: a system or means of providing fresh air
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
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Medical Definition of ventilation
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
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