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ducting

American  
[duhk-ting] / ˈdʌk tɪŋ /

noun

  1. ductwork.

  2. materials for making ducts.


Etymology

Origin of ducting

First recorded in 1940–45; duct + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A BBC News special report into the incident last year highlighted the concerns from a former employee about the installation of insulation on top of the ceiling and ducting in 2015.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

Also inspect and clean the ducting that links the machine to the wall.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2022

Those that survived have had to transform — including Sekisui Aerospace, which manufactures composite cabin interior parts such as galleys and crew rests in Renton and ducting for cabin air conditioning systems in Sumner.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

"Your dryer ducting may need cleaning if you start to notice your clothes taking a longer time to dry or clothes are hotter than usual when a load is done drying," says Johnson.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022

As he moved, the ducting overhead shrieked and gave way.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi