Found 3 items, similar to Ventilation.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: ventilation peranginan, ventilasi
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ventilation ventilation n 1: the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air [syn: airing] 2: a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; “she was continually adjusting the ventilation” [syn: ventilation system , ventilating system] 3: free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; “such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion” [syn: public discussion] 4: the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation [syn: breathing, external respiration , respiration]
English → English (gcide) Definition: 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. [1913 Webster] Insuring, for the laboring man, better ventilation. --F. W. Robertson. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of refrigerating, or cooling; refrigeration; as, ventilation of the blood. [Obs.] --Harvey. [1913 Webster] 3. The act of fanning, or winnowing, for the purpose of separating chaff and dust from the grain. [1913 Webster] 4. The act of sifting, and bringing out to view or examination; free discussion; public exposure. [1913 Webster] The ventilation of these points diffused them to the knowledge of the world. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster] 5. The act of giving vent or expression. “Ventilation of his thoughts.” --Sir H. Wotton. [1913 Webster]