ventilation
NounSynonyms:
airingventilation systemventilating systempublic discussionbreathingexternal respirationrespiration
WordNet 3.0
Noun (4)
- the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul airSynonyms: airing
- a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air“she was continually adjusting the ventilation”Synonyms: ventilation systemventilating system
- free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest“such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion”Synonyms: public discussion
- the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalationSynonyms: breathingexternal respirationrespiration
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Ventilation \Ven`ti*la"tion\, n. [L. ventilatio: cf. F. ventilation.]
1.The act of ventilating, or the state of being ventilated; the art or process of replacing foul air by that which is pure, in any inclosed place, as a house, a church, a mine, etc.; free exposure to air. [1913 Webster]
Insuring, for the laboring man, better ventilation.— F. W. Robertson.[1913 Webster]
2.The act of refrigerating, or cooling; refrigeration; as, ventilation of the blood. [Obs.] --Harvey. [1913 Webster]
3.The act of fanning, or winnowing, for the purpose of separating chaff and dust from the grain. [1913 Webster]
4.The act of sifting, and bringing out to view or examination; free discussion; public exposure. [1913 Webster]
The ventilation of these points diffused them to the knowledge of the world.— Bp. Hall.[1913 Webster]
5.The act of giving vent or expression. "Ventilation of his thoughts." --Sir H. Wotton. [1913 Webster]