Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not vented; not uttered; not opened for utterance or emission. Fletcher, Mad Lover, ii.
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- adjective Not
vented
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not provided with vents
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Examples
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The entire lab stank from chemicals in unvented storage cabinets, and became lachrymatory when reactions using excess ethyl bromoacetate had to be worked up outside the hood.
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(or "unvented" as the late lamented EZ would say, although in reference to knitting rather than to words) some who know far more about this sort of thing than I do
Rabbitch 2008
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Since that time, there have been 12 additional reports of exploding unvented jars and another 13 injuries.
Recall redux: Spa Factory aromatherapy kits for kids can explode 2010
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Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars that come with the kits can cause the unvented lids to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards.
Recall redux: Spa Factory aromatherapy kits for kids can explode 2010
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I have no idea whether the Duke Barnim socks were found before EZ unvented the arch herself; she certainly did it before Rutt's book was in print.
Jean's Knitting Jean 2009
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Bill Williams, rigid with unvented anger, stood as if planted immovably and insisted on seeing whoever was now in charge.
The Elvis Latte Allie Dresser 2010
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Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars that come with the kits can cause the unvented lids to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards.
Recall redux: Spa Factory aromatherapy kits for kids can explode 2010
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Since that time, there have been 12 additional reports of exploding unvented jars and another 13 injuries.
Recall redux: Spa Factory aromatherapy kits for kids can explode 2010
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You may also breathe formaldehyde if you use unvented gas or kerosene heaters indoors or if you or someone else smokes a cigar, cigarette, or pipe indoors.
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Incomplete oxidation during combustion in gas ranges and unvented gas or kerosene heaters may cause high concentrations of CO in indoor air.
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