Noun: ventilation ,ven-ti'ley-shun
- The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
"Proper ventilation of the basement prevented the growth of mould";
- airing
- The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
"Deep ventilation exercises can help reduce stress";
- breathing, external respiration, respiration
- A mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
"she was continually adjusting the ventilation";
- ventilation system, ventilating system
- Free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest
"The town hall provided ventilation of the controversial proposal";
- public discussion
Derived forms: ventilations
Type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process, discussion, give-and-take, improvement, mechanical system, word
Encyclopedia: Ventilation