Definition of Ventilation. Meaning of Ventilation. Synonyms of Ventilation

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Definition of Ventilation

Ventilation
Ventilation 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.

Meaning of Ventilation from wikipedia

- Look up ventilation or ventilate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ventilation may refer to: Ventilation (physiology), the movement of air between the...
- Ventilation is the intentional introduction of outdoor air into a space. Ventilation is mainly used to control indoor air quality by diluting and displacing...
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the use of various technologies to control the temperature, humidity, and purity of the air in an...
- Mechanical ventilation or ****isted ventilation is the medical term for using a ventilator machine to fully or partially provide artificial ventilation. Mechanical...
- Continuous mandatory ventilation (CMV) is a mode of mechanical ventilation in which breaths are delivered based on set variables. Still used in the operating...
- Modes of mechanical ventilation are one of the most important aspects of the usage of mechanical ventilation. The mode refers to the method of inspiratory...
- A crankcase ventilation system (CVS) removes unwanted gases from the crankcase of an internal combustion engine. The system usually consists of a tube...
- Collateral ventilation is a back-up system of alveolar ventilation that can byp**** the normal route of airflow when airways are restricted or obstructed...
- Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is the use of breathing support administered through a face mask, nasal mask, or a helmet. Air, usually with added oxygen...
- Minute ventilation (or respiratory minute volume or minute volume) is the volume of gas inhaled (inhaled minute volume) or exhaled (exhaled minute volume)...