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VENTILATING SYSTEM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
Example:
she was continually adjusting the ventilation
Synonyms:
ventilating system; ventilation; ventilation system
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("ventilating system" is a kind of...):
mechanical system (a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles)
Meronyms (parts of "ventilating system"):
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)
