About The Word Ventilation
Learn about the word Ventilation to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Ventilation definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Ventilation
| Ventilation Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Ventilation?
[n] the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
[n] the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation [n] a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation" [n] free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion" Synonyms | Synonyms for Ventilation: airing | breathing | external respiration | public discussion | respiration | ventilating system | ventilation system Related Terms | Find terms related to Ventilation: See Also | abdominal breathing | activity | artificial respiration | aspiration | bodily function | bodily process | body process | breathing in | breathing out | Cheyne-Stokes respiration | discussion | eupnea | eupnoea | exhalation | expiration | give-and-take | heaving | hyperpnea | hyperventilation | hypopnea | improvement | inhalation | inspiration | mechanical system | panting | periodic breathing | second wind | smoke | smoking | sniffle | snivel | snore | snoring | snuffle | stertor | ventilation shaft | ventilator | wheeze | word Ventilation In Webster's Dictionary \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.
Insuring, for the laboring man, better ventilation.
--F. W.
Robertson.
2. The act of refrigerating, or cooling; refrigeration; as,
ventilation of the blood. [Obs.] --Harvey.
3. The act of fanning, or winnowing, for the purpose of
separating chaff and dust from the grain.
4. The act of sifting, and bringing out to view or
examination; free discussion; public exposure.
The ventilation of these points diffused them to the
knowledge of the world. --Bp. Hall.
5. The act of giving vent or expression. ``Ventilation of his
thoughts.'' --Sir H. Wotton.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Pronoun ‐ a function word that is used in place of a noun or…
- Oracle of delphi ‐ (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly…
- Angst ‐ an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved…
- Slightly ‐ to a small degree or extent; "his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory";…
- Considerately ‐ in a considerate manner; "they considerately…
- Leg covering ‐ a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to…
- Accelerando ‐ a gradually increasing tempo of music; "my ear will not accept…
- Cardium edule ‐ common edible…
- The centaur ‐ a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the…
- American beech ‐ North American forest tree with light green leaves and edible…