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Word

HVAC

Phoneticshvac

Definition

n. Stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The system in a building that controls the temperature and keeps the air fresh.

n. Abbreviation for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Refers to the integrated technology and mechanical systems used to regulate indoor environmental comfort and air quality.

Examples

“The office building needs a new HVAC system.”

“The building manager scheduled a technician to inspect the HVAC unit before the summer heatwave arrived.”

“Modern sustainable architecture often integrates passive cooling techniques to reduce the energy load on the building's mechanical HVAC systems during peak hours.”

Examples

simple

“The office building needs a new HVAC system.”

contextual

“The building manager scheduled a technician to inspect the HVAC unit before the summer heatwave arrived.”

complex

“Modern sustainable architecture often integrates passive cooling techniques to reduce the energy load on the building's mechanical HVAC systems during peak hours.”

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'HVAC system', 'HVAC technician', or 'HVAC industry'.

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