ventilation
Fresh air movement
Ventilation is the circulation of fresh air through an enclosed space.
Buildings have ventilation systems; rooms have ventilation ducts.
The word extends to any process of airing out: The closet needs better ventilation.
Figuratively, ventilation can mean open discussion or expression: The meeting provided ventilation for long-suppressed grievances.
In medicine, ventilation refers to the movement of air into and out of the lungs, whether natural or mechanical.
Tube conveying fluid
circulation · draft · blower · diffuser · register · grille · damper · CFM
Light, gentle air movement
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- stuffinessPoor air circulation
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- circulationMovement through a system
crisp · invigorating · windows · screen · open-air · mustiness · deodorizing
Indoor climate management
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- louversAngled slats for airflow
- soffitArchitectural element's underside
- eavesProjecting roof edges
chimney · flue · attic · skylight · fenestration · airshaft · insulation · weatherization
Exposing to circulation
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- voicingExpressing aloud
- outletPoint of release
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
dialogue · grievances · opinions · concerns · transparency · sounding-board
Breathing protection device
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- BiPAPTwo-pressure ventilation device
mechanical · tracheostomy · airway · lung · apnea · hypoxia · ICU · life-support
Intensive care for newborns
- pretermBefore expected arrival
- newbornInfant just delivered
- neonateInfant under 28 days
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
apnea · resuscitation · incubator · premature · CPAP
Heat-fusing metal pieces
- miningExtracting earth's resources
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- OSHAFederal workplace safety regulator
hazmat · cleanroom · containment · respirator · PPE
duct
Tube conveying fluid
outlet · circulation · draft · blower · diffuser · register · grille · damper · CFM · airstream
breeze
Light, gentle air movement
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- stuffinessPoor air circulation
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
circulation · crisp · invigorating · windows · screen · open-air · mustiness · deodorizing
HVAC
Indoor climate management
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- louversAngled slats for airflow
- soffitArchitectural element's underside
eaves · chimney · flue · attic · skylight · fenestration · airshaft · insulation · weatherization · crawlspace
airing
Exposing to circulation
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- voicingExpressing aloud
- outletPoint of release
discourse · dialogue · grievances · opinions · concerns · transparency · sounding-board
respirator
Breathing protection device
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
BiPAP · mechanical · tracheostomy · airway · lung · apnea · hypoxia · ICU · life-support · anesthesia
NICU
Intensive care for newborns
surfactant · apnea · resuscitation · incubator · premature · CPAP
welding
Heat-fusing metal pieces
- miningExtracting earth's resources
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- workshopPlace for making or learning
OSHA · hazmat · cleanroom · containment · respirator · PPE
- safety measureshandwashing, backup plan, fire prevention, fire drills, escape route
- bird carecage, birdcage, aviary, perches, nesting boxes
- engineering solutionsbridge design, dam construction, filtration system, drainage system, reinforcement
- gas heatinggas burners, burners, propane, butane, pilot light
- greenhouse suppliesgrow lights, shade cloth, thermostats, glass panels
- Greenhousesgreenhouse, glasshouses, polytunnels, hoop houses, grow houses
ventilationstagnation
Absence of flow or progress
stuffiness · airlessness · suffocation · closeness · dead air
ventilationsealing
Making impermeable
insulation · airtightness · hermetic sealing · weatherproofing · enclosure
ventilationasphyxiation
Death from oxygen loss
suffocation · apnea · respiratory failure · airway obstruction · extubation
- natural ventilationAirflow without powered fans
- cross ventilationAirflow between opposite openings
- ventilation shaftPassage for air exchange
- ventilation systemApparatus for air exchange
- poor ventilationInsufficient air exchange
- ventilation fanMotor-driven air exchanger