VENTILATION

• (noun) the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air

  synonyms : airing

• (noun) the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

  synonyms : breathing , external respiration , respiration

• (noun) a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air

  "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"

  synonyms : ventilating system , ventilation system

• (noun) free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest

  "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion"

  synonyms : public discussion

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