ventilation
/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/noun
Middle School
1
The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.
2
The mechanical system used to circulate and replace air.
3
An exchange of views during a discussion.
4
The public exposure of an issue or topic.
5
The bodily process of breathing; the inhalation of air to provide oxygen, and the exhalation of spent air to remove carbon dioxide.
6
Ellipsis of mechanical ventilation.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
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