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ventilator
noun ven·ti·la·tor \ˈven-tə-ˌlā-tər\
: a device that lets fresh air enter and move through a room, building, etc.
medical : a device for helping a person to breathe
Full Definition of VENTILATOR
: one that ventilates: as a : a contrivance for introducing fresh air or expelling foul or stagnant air b : respirator 2
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First Known Use of VENTILATOR
1743
Rhymes with VENTILATOR
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VENTILATOR Defined for Kids
ventilator
noun ven·ti·la·tor \ˈven-tə-ˌlā-tər\
Definition of VENTILATOR for Kids
: a device for letting in fresh air or driving out bad or stale air
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ventilator
noun ven·ti·la·tor \ˈvent-əl-ˌāt-ər\
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