forced air

noun

Air that is heated and directed through ducts, plenums, etc. to the rooms in a building, as a form of central heating.

Meanings

nounforced air (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAir that is heated and directed through ducts, plenums, etc. to the rooms in a building, as a form of central heating.
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