ventilation

Word parts

ventilate + -ion

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

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Noun

Singular ventilation

Plural none

1. Ventilation is the replacement of stale air with fresh air.
2. Ventilation is the bodily process of breathing; the inhalation of air to provide oxygen, and the exhalation of spent air to remove carbon dioxide.