ventilation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'ventilation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ventilation

[ n.]

- The act of ventilating, or the state of being ventilated; the art or process of replacing foul air by that which is pure, in any inclosed place, as a house, a church, a mine, etc.; free exposure to air.
- The act of refrigerating, or cooling; refrigeration; as, ventilation of the blood.
- The act of fanning, or winnowing, for the purpose of separating chaff and dust from the grain.
- The act of sifting, and bringing out to view or examination; free discussion; public exposure.
- The act of giving vent or expression.

Meaning of 'ventilation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ventilation

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air

Example in sentence:

she was continually adjusting the ventilation

Meaning (2):
- free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest

Example in sentence:

such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion

Nearby Words:

vena venada venae venae cavae venae portae venal venality venally venantes venary

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Crankcase ventilation filter
Crankcase ventilation filter also known as the "CCV." A filter that prevents foreign particles from entering the crankcase.
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve is emission control system that redirects crankcase vapors back into the engine to be burned.

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