Ven"ti*la`tor (?), n. [Cf. F.
ventilateur, L. ventilator a winnower.] A contrivance
for effecting ventilation; especially, a contrivance or machine for drawing
off or expelling foul or stagnant air from any place or apartment, or for
introducing that which is fresh and pure.
Ven"ti*la`tor (?), n. [Cf. F.
ventilateur, L. ventilator a winnower.] A contrivance
for effecting ventilation; especially, a contrivance or machine for drawing
off or expelling foul or stagnant air from any place or apartment, or for
introducing that which is fresh and pure.