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  1. 1. n. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The act of refrigerating, or cooling; refrigeration; as, ventilation of the blood. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The act of fanning, or winnowing, for the purpose of separating chaff and dust from the grain. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. The act of sifting, and bringing out to view or examination; free discussion; public exposure. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. The act of giving vent or expression. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n:100 n. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air n. a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air Source: ecdict

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