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Ventilation Definition & Meaning

ventilation
noun
  1. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
  2. a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"
  3. free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion"
  4. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

"Ventilation" in song lyrics

See how ventilation is used in real songs:

  • "I dream ya mason charge for air plus his ventilation"
    4th Disciple f/ Raw Intellect — Fabulous Felonz
  • "Smoke inhalation, no ventilation"
    Aceyalone — Takeoff
  • "Complete fumigation better jet for ventilation"
    Binary Star — Slang Blade

Usage tips for "ventilation"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ventilation mean?
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation" free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion" the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
What part of speech is ventilation?
Ventilation is a noun.
How many definitions does ventilation have?
Ventilation has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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