VENTILATION


Meaning of VENTILATION in English

ˌvent ə lˈāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English ventulacioun, modification (influenced by Latin ventulus breeze) of Latin ventilation-, ventilatio, from ventilatus (past participle of ventilare to brandish in the air) + -ion-, -io -ion

1. obsolete : a current of air (as a breeze)

2. : an act or instance of ventilating: as

a. archaic : an act or action of fanning or blowing ; especially : the winnowing of grain

b. : a movement and especially a circulation of air (as in an enclosed space)

a mine with poor ventilation

often : the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs that is basic to respiration

c.

(1) : a making public or openly uttering : vent

his ventilation of these views alienated popular sympathy

(2) : free and open discussion (as of a matter of public interest)

such a proposal deserves thorough ventilation

(3) : verbal expression of mental or emotional conflicts leading to reduction of inner tensions — compare catharsis 3a

3. : provision of facilities or the facilities available to ensure an adequate or a particular sort of circulation (as of air)

a cave with good natural ventilation

planned a complex ventilation system of blowers and ducts

the ventilation broke down

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.