exhaust hood
- noun
- /ɪɡˈzɔst hʊd/
- Specialized
:
campana extractora
Examples
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To minimize air pollution due to dust and fumes, the processes that liberate dust and fumes into the environment should be done in enclosed rooms under exhaust hoods.
Academic text (1994) -
The chef turned on the exhaust hood to remove the smoke from the frying pan.
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To keep the kitchen clear of steam, the exhaust hood above the stove needs to be cleaned regularly.
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Installing an exhaust hood helps prevent grease buildup and improves air quality in the kitchen.
Synonyms
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3.5
A cover over a machine part, like the top of a car engine
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3.2
A fan that moves smoke or moist air out of a room to make it less stuffy
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3.6
A device above a stove that removes smoke, steam and cooking smells
A machine that removes air, gas, or fumes from a place
How Powerful
- Specialized
- US
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3.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'exhaust' (fumes/gases) + 'hood' (a covering/vent) yields a covering device that vents fumes. This noun–noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic engineering/household naming pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Exhaust hood is made from the words exhaust and hood; a hood is a cover and exhaust means 'to push air out', so imagine a metal cover above a stove that pulls out smoke and steam. That's why it means the cover or vent used 'to remove' fumes and smells from a kitchen.