Grommets are tiny ventilation tubes which may be surgically inserted into the ear drum to relieve chronic ear infections, in an operation known as tympanotomy or tympanostomy. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20423
The design of grommets is critical to the acoustic performance of any partition such as engine bay bulkhead.Design Guidelines Grommets should be of soft material (natural rubber recommended by a supplier though may not be suitable for high temperature areas) to ensure consistent fit. Maximise grommet thickness. High contact area to hose/harness, us... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20687