Venting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Venting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of vent.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of vent.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is vented.
- (oil industry) The release of unwanted gas directly into the atmosphere.
Example Sentences
It wasn't until 1978 that the general public learned that nuclear ventings were not unusual.
Separate research suggests a switch from the flaring of methane to venting may be behind some of these vast outpourings. […] Venting simply releases the invisible methane into the air unburned, which, until recent developments in satellite technology, had been hard to detect.
Word Forms
- ventings
Synonyms for venting
Depending on context, synonyms include discharge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discharge, outlet, airing, ventilation, exhaust, breather.
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