ventilationtube
nounUK /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən tjuːb/
US /ˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən tuːb/
A small tube that helps air move in and out of a space.
The doctor put a ventilation tube in the boy's ear to help it drain.
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2. A tube used in buildings or machines to carry fresh air in and stale air out.
Workers installed a ventilation tube to keep the basement air clean.
3. A small tube placed in the eardrum to let fluid drain and air flow.
Her ear infection cleared up after the ventilation tube was inserted.
4. A pipe in diving or medical gear that supplies air to a person.
The diver checked the ventilation tube before going underwater.