01 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 p…
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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.“Insuring, for the laboring man, better ventilation.” — F. W. Robertson.
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The act of refrigerating, or cooling; refrigeration; as, ventilation of the blood.[Obs.]
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The act of fanning, or winnowing, for the purpose of separating chaff and dust from the grain.
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The act of sifting, and bringing out to view or examination; free discussion; public exposure.“The ventilation of these points diffused them to the knowledge of the world.” — Bp. Hall.
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The act of giving vent or expression.