# ventilation vs ventilator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ventilation
*noun · IPA /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ · frequency rank #13,075*
The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

### ventilator
*noun · IPA /ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ · frequency rank #30,278*
A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.

## Source
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