noun

ventilation

ventilation

Good ventilation is important in a kitchen.

Good ventilation is important in a kitchen.

The patient required mechanical ventilation.

The patient required mechanical ventilation.

((uncountable noun)) the movement of fresh air The room needs better ventilation.

Synonyms: aeration, air circulation

From Latin 'ventilatio', from 'ventilare' (to fan), from 'ventus' (wind).

Think of a 'vent' that lets air in and out. The '-ation' suffix means it's the process or result of ventilating.

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