ventilation
pronunciation
How to pronounce ventilation in British English:
UK [ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən]
How to pronounce ventilation in American English:
US [ˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
- a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
- free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest
- the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Word Origin
- ventilation (n.)
- "process of replacing foul air in an enclosed place with fresh, pure air," 1660s, from Latin ventilationem (nominative ventilatio) "an exposing to the air," noun of action from past participle stem of ventilare (see ventilate).
Example
- 1. Now if you want ventilation , you need electricity .
- 2. Ants need ventilation and a possibility to moisture their dwelling .
- 3. These closed rooms have ventilation openings .
- 4. Apple also said it required wintek to fix the ventilation system .
- 5. Ventilation below ground is poor and deadly accidents occur almost daily .