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ventilation

ven·ti·la·tion

UK/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ US/ˌvɛnʌˈleɪʃʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air

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2.

a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air

  • “she was continually adjusting the ventilation”
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3.

free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest

  • “such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion”
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4.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French ventilation, from Old French ventilacion, from Late Latin ventilatio, from Latin ventilo. Morphologically ventilate + -ion.

Phrases

  • ventilation shaft

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