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aerate Definition

aer·ate (erāt′, āər āt′)

transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

  1. to expose to air, or cause air to circulate through
  2. to supply oxygen to (the blood) by the process of respiration
  3. to charge (liquid) with gas, as in making soda water

Etymology: aer(o)- + -ate

aerate Related Forms
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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