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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