aerate
aerate
Definition
aer·ate (er′āt′, ā′ər āt′)
transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing
- to expose to air, or cause air to circulate through
- to supply oxygen to (the blood) by the process of respiration
- to charge (liquid) with gas, as in making soda water
Etymology: aer(o)- + -ate
aera′·tion noun
aerate
Usage Examples
Object
- lawn: There are a number of ways of aerating a lawn.
- tap: Low flush 6 liter WCs, two shower rooms and aerated taps should help to reduce water consumption significantly.
- soil: Aerated soil also absorbs water more easily, reducing the risk of soil erosion.
- concrete: Change the material to aerated concrete and the flow of heat drops again.
- block: A highly prestigious technical / engineering project in Saudi Arabia required a large quantity of top quality aerated concrete blocks.
- water: Water enters the unit via a spray head, which aerates the water for a high oxygen content.
Modifying Another Word
- well: They also ensure the organic mass is well aerated.
- so: The water was so aerated the bubbles were as big as a size 5 ball!
- also: They are also aerated giving a very light texture.
- then: The compost is then aerated by regular turning of the material.
- properly: These are found in the air, in water and, if you aerate properly, in the soil.
- not: The seeds can also survive long periods of immersion in slurry that is not aerated.
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