Hvac Terminology

noun a system or process for controlling the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the air in a building or vehicle

• The office building is equipped with centralized air conditioning to ensure a comfortable working environment for all employees.
• I can't wait to get home and blast the air conditioning, it's so hot outside!
• I'm sweating like crazy, can you turn on the AC? I need some air conditioning ASAP.
• His calm demeanor was like a breath of fresh air conditioning in the midst of chaos.

noun a system or process for controlling the temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and circulation of air in a specific area

• The office building is equipped with a state-of-the-art air conditioning system.
• I can't stand the heat, let's turn on the air condition.
• It's so hot in here, we need to crank up the AC.
• His calm demeanor acted like an air condition in the tense situation.

noun a thriller or horror movie that is intended to scare or excite the audience

• The chiller in the laboratory is used to maintain a constant temperature for experiments.
• I always make sure to refill the chiller with water before starting the party.
• I'm feeling so chill, just like a chiller on a hot summer day.
• His calm demeanor in stressful situations is like a chiller in a heated argument.

noun a tube or passageway for air, liquid, or electrical wires

verb to convey through a duct

• The duct system in the building needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure proper air circulation.
• I think there might be a leak in the duct under the sink.
• I can't believe he tried to duct tape his broken phone back together.
• The duct of communication between the two departments was blocked, causing misunderstandings.

noun a channel for conveying heat or smoke from a fireplace, furnace, or stove

• The flue in the chimney needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent blockages.
• Make sure to open the flue before starting a fire in the fireplace.
• I accidentally dropped my phone down the flue, what a disaster!
• Her creativity seemed to flow out of her like smoke from a flue.

noun a device that produces heat, especially for heating a room or building

• The central heating system includes a high-efficiency heater to keep the house warm.
• I always crank up the heater when it gets chilly in the evenings.
• I'm freezing, can you turn on the heater please?
• His passion for music was like a heater, warming the hearts of everyone around him.

noun the process of making something warmer, especially to heat a building or room

adjective relating to the process of making something warmer

• The heating system in the building is being upgraded to be more energy efficient.
• I always crank up the heating when it gets cold outside.
• Let's blast the heating so we can warm up quickly.
• His anger was like a heating element, slowly building up until it boiled over.

verb to make something moist or damp by adding moisture or water

• It is important to humidify the room to maintain the optimal moisture level.
• Don't forget to humidify the plants so they don't dry out.
• I always make sure to humidify my skin with lotion before bed.
• The kind words from her friends seemed to humidify her heart after a long day.

noun a space completely filled with matter, especially air

• The plenum was convened to discuss the new company policies.
• Let's meet in the plenum room for a quick chat.
• I'll catch you in the plenum for some gossip.
• The plenum of ideas in her mind was overflowing with creativity.

noun the action or process of providing fresh air to an enclosed space

• The building regulations require proper ventilation in all rooms.
• Make sure to open the windows for some ventilation in here.
• I can't stand the stuffy air in this room, we need some ventilation.
• His writing style lacked ventilation, it felt suffocating to read.