ven·ti·la·tion

(vĕn′tl-ā′shən)

a. The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh air.

b. The mechanical system or equipment used to circulate air or to replace stale air with fresh air.

a. The maintenance of breathing by artificial means.

b. A breath that is induced by artificial means.

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ventilation

(ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən)

1. the act or process of ventilating or the state of being ventilated

2. (Building) an installation in a building that provides a supply of fresh air

ˈventiˌlative adj

ˈventiˌlatory adj

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ven•ti•la•tion

(ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən)

n.

1. the act of ventilating or the state of being ventilated.

2. facilities or equipment for providing ventilation.

[1425–75; late Middle English < Latin]

ven′ti•la•to`ry (-əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i) adj.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	ventilation - the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air airing improvement - the act of improving something; "their improvements increased the value of the property"
	2.	ventilation - a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation" ventilating system, ventilation system mechanical system - a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles ventilation shaft - a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation ventilator - a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
	3.	ventilation - free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion" public discussion give-and-take, discussion, word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"
	4.	ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation breathing, external respiration, respiration artificial respiration - an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially abdominal breathing - breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers" eupnea, eupnoea - normal relaxed breathing hyperpnea - energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders hypopnea - slow or shallow breathing hyperventilation - an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued panting, heaving - breathing heavily (as after exertion) Cheyne-Stokes respiration, periodic breathing - abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate smoking, smoke - the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks" breathing out, exhalation, expiration - the act of expelling air from the lungs snoring, stertor, snore - the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound sniffle, snuffle, snivel - the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) wheeze - breathing with a husky or whistling sound second wind - the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion breathing in, inhalation, intake, aspiration, inspiration - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"

ventilation

noun

An exchanging of views:

conference, discussion.

Slang: rap.

Translations

تَهْوئَهتَهْوِيَة

větrání

ventilationudluftning

Belüftung Lüftung

αερισμός εξαερισμός

ventilación

hengitysmielipiteenvaihtotuuletus

aération ventilation

ventilacija

szellõz és

loftræsting

ventilazione

風通し

환기

ventilatie

ventilasjon utlufting

wentylacja

ventilação

вентиляция

vetranie

ventilation

การระบายอากาศ

havalandırma

sự thông gió

通风

ventilation

[ˌventɪˈleɪʃən]

A. N → ventilación f

B. CPD ventilation shaft N → pozo m de ventilación

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ventilation

[ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ^ən] n → ventilation f, aération fventilation shaft n → conduit m d'aération, conduit m de ventilation

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ventilation

(= control of air flow) → Belüftung f, → Ventilation f; (= letting fresh air in) → Lüften nt; there’s very poor ventilation in here → die Belüftung dieses Raumes ist schlecht

(of blood) → Sauerstoffzufuhr f

(of grievance) → Vorbringen nt

(of question, issue) → Erörterung f; (of opinion, view) → Äußerung f

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ventilation

[ˌventiˈleɪʃ/ən] n → aerazione f, ventilazione f

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

ventilate

(ˈventileit) verb

to allow fresh air to enter (eg a room).

ˌventiˈlation noun

the act or means of ventilating or the state of being ventilated. There was no window in the room, and no other (means of) ventilation.

ˈventilator noun

a device for ventilating a room etc.

ventilation

→ تَهْوِيَة větrání ventilation Belüftung εξαερισμός ventilación tuuletus ventilation ventilacija ventilazione 風通し 환기 ventilatie ventilasjon wentylacja ventilação вентиляция ventilation การระบายอากาศ havalandırma sự thông gió 通风

ven·ti·la·tion

n. ventilación.

1. circulación de aire fresco en una habitación;

2. oxigenación de la sangre;

pulmonary ___ → ___ pulmonar;

3. expresión franca de conflictos emocionales internos.

ventilation

n ventilación f; mechanical — ventilación mecánica; noninvasive positive pressure — ventilación no invasiva con presión positiva

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For TVOCs, the homes without mechanical ventilation showed no change, whereas the homes complying with Standard 62.2-2010 showed a large, statistically significant reduction.

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Bronchopleural Fistula Resolution with Endobronchial Valve Placement and Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Series