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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVentilation
/ˌvɛn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, or other enclosed space.
"Proper ventilation is essential in maintaining indoor air quality." - 2
The act of ventilating or the state of being ventilated.
"The ventilation of the greenhouse allowed for better growth of the plants."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'ventilation' originates from the Latin 'ventilatio', which means 'to fan or to blow'. It evolved through Middle French 'ventilation' in the 14th century, referring to the act of supplying fresh air, and has maintained this meaning in modern English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ventilation" is said worldwide
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ventilation
Transliteration: vɑ̃.ti.le.ʃɔ̃
"La ventilation est essentielle pour la qualité de l'air intérieur."
Belüftung
Transliteration: bəˈlʏftʊŋ
"Eine gute Belüftung ist wichtig für die Luftqualität."
ventilazione
Transliteration: ventilaˈtsjone
"La ventilazione adeguata è fondamentale per la salute."
ventilación
Transliteration: ventilaˈθjon
"La ventilación adecuada mejora la calidad del aire."
ventilação
Transliteration: ventilaˈsɐ̃w
"A ventilação é crucial para ambientes fechados."
वेंटिलेशन
Transliteration: ventilēśan
"अच्छा वेंटिलेशन कमरे की हवा की गुणवत्ता को बेहतर बनाता है।"
通风
Transliteration: tōngfēng
"良好的通风有助于改善室内空气质量。"
환기
Transliteration: hwangi
"적절한 환기는 실내 공기 질을 향상시킵니다."
換気
Transliteration: kanki
"適切な換気は室内の空気の質を向上させます。"
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