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ventilator

ven·ti·la·tor

UK/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ US/ˈvɛnʌˌleɪtɜr/ uncommon obsolete slang

noun

1.

a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air

Origin

From ventilate + -or; cf. Latin ventilator.

Phrases

  • screw ventilator
  • tank ventilator

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