(mechanical engineering) Any air-exhaust unit used to carry away dirt particles, odors, or fumes.
air-exhaust ventilator
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1. An air-exhaust unit used to carry away odors and fumes from a stove, griddle, etc.; may contain a grease-extracting device or an air filter; sometimes includes a fire-extinguishing device.
2. Any air-exhaust unit used to carry away dirt particles, odors, or fumes (as in an industrial plant); the ventilator may be mechanically actuated or of the gravity type.
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