ductworkn.
/ˈdʌktwəːk/ A system of ducts for the conveyance of liquids, gases, etc.
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trunking1838
ductwork1934
ducting1945
Utilidor1957
1934 E. L. Joselin Ventilation v. 70 When considering a length of ductwork whose sizes are not yet determined, it is usual to assume an allowance for bends, etc.
1941 H. H. Sheldon & S. E. Farquhar Progress Sci. 23 Air washers or finned coil banks with separate supply fans are provided, connected to guest rooms through systems of ductwork.
1959 Times 5 Jan. 2/3 The flow of liquids or gases through branched ductwork systems and steam power cycles.
1960 R. W. Marks Dymaxion World Buckminster Fuller 34/1 Ventilation was provided by a small fan located under the lavatory; air was drawn from the nearest room and exhausted through ductwork to the outside.
1971 Engineering Apr. 127 Automatic viscous filters and ductwork.
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