ventilator

Signification (Anglais)

1. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
2. A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.
3. (figuratively) Some behaviour or happening that relieves a tense atmosphere or situation.
4. (obsolete, slang) A play or an actor so bad as to empty the theater.

Concepts

ventilateur

aérateur

respirateur

outeau

aéerateur

Synonymes

fan

electric fan

blower

ventilating device

breathing apparatus

breathing device

breathing machine

exhauster

opening

outlet

respirator

roof

vane

vent

windhole

air vent

ventilation fan

ventilation installation

ventilating plant

air-breather

ventilating equipment

ventilation plant

fanning machine

ventilating unit

ventilation appliance

draft equipment

ventilation facilities

draught apparatus

ventilation equipment

tuuletin

aerator

mechanical fan

air-conditioner

air duct

air hole

cooler

dormer

duct

Traductions

Ventilator

ventilatore

ventilator

ventilador

ventilador

ανεμιστήρας

wan

exaustor

vantilatör

Lüfter

ventilador

circulador de ar

Lüftungsanlage

Lüftung

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From ventilate + -or; cf. Latin ventilator.