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air register

[′er ‚rej·ə·stər]
(engineering)
A device attached to an air-distributing duct for the purpose of controlling the discharge of air into the space to be heated, cooled, or ventilated.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

register

supply register
1. A grille having a damper, 1 for regulating the quantity of air passing through it.
2. A list of buildings, constructions, objects, or sites that are of historic local, state, provincial, or national interest. Such lists are maintained by designated governmental agencies.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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The best-designed air conditioning system will generate an air throw of just over 10,000 cfm per 100 tons, which is felt only by those working closest to the air registers. A single 20' diameter-ceiling fan displaces air at a rate of about 90,000 cfm.
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