air circulation

collocation in English

meaningsofairandcirculation

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air
noun
uk
/eər/us
/er/
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that ...
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circulation
noun
uk
/ˌsɜː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌsɝː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
the process in which something such as information, money, or goods passes from one person ...
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(Definition ofairandcirculationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This timber formed a platform on the bottom of the incinerator and lifted the waste for betteraircirculation.
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Ionization at the lower level (termed a ' dribble ' by the manufacturer) rapidly dissipates, barely affecting concentration in the ambientaircirculation.
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The building makes use of the local microclimate to stimulateaircirculationand minimize energy in use.
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Capturing these efforts requires a detailedaircirculationmodel, which is beyond the scope of this paper.
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A small leak had reduced the quality of apparatus insulation during the acquisition of open-triangle data, and underflooraircirculationwas more variable than before.
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When the soil temperature exceeds the air temperature (as expected in the fall) only the minimumaircirculationnecessary to supply oxygen for remediation is provided.
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It is not known how males will respond to pheromone extracts in grain storage silos or warehouses, whereaircirculationis often very low or non-existent.
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It frequently happens that theaircirculationis all wrong.
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Once eggs or young caterpillars have been collected, they can be kept in a pot with holes on its top to allowaircirculation.
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High humidity is appreciated as long as adequateaircirculationis present.
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Provide adequateaircirculationby removing trees or installing large fans.
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In this way, the combination of solar and thermal energy produceaircirculationand a cooling effect for the classrooms.
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This ensuredaircirculationand thermal control for the roof.
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The hut that the women lived in was kept dark with very pooraircirculation.
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Maintaining drier conditions with betteraircirculationhelps prevent the spread of the disease, although it can also prevent or slow down germination.
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This can be achieved by using heating mat or by placing the assembly inside an oven with goodaircirculation.
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This includes providing soil with sufficient nutrients, correct lighting conditions,aircirculationand adding the right amount of water.
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Contrary to expectations, constantaircirculation, which would have a cooling effect on surface temperatures, does not take place.
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The concern was that lack ofaircirculationwould worsen this condition.
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An empty space was left between the outer walls and the shelves to allow foraircirculation.
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