ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b(1)
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
(2)
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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If you get stranded, stay with your group and vehicle, keeping a window open for ventilation.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Some of the leading causes to irregular humidity levels is poor ventilation, your surrounding climate, or home's AC unit.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
If increasing the ventilation isn't enough to lower the humidity in your bathroom, consider using a dehumidifier.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
The bottom line: Anyone who sleeps with their window open for extra ventilation will want to make the Linen Duvet Cover their best friend!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Some of the leading causes to irregular humidity levels is poor ventilation, your surrounding climate, or home's AC unit.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
If increasing the ventilation isn't enough to lower the humidity in your bathroom, consider using a dehumidifier.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
The bottom line: Anyone who sleeps with their window open for extra ventilation will want to make the Linen Duvet Cover their best friend!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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