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- Dictionaryaeration/ɛːˈreɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the introduction of air into a material: "raised beds improve the drainage and aeration of the soil"
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Learn the meaning of aerate, a verb that means to supply or impregnate something with air, or to make something light or sparkling. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries.
Aeration is a process that allows air to act on something, or the addition of a gas to a liquid. Learn more about aeration with examples, synonyms, and translations in different languages.
Aeration (also called aerification or aeriation) is the process by which air is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved in a liquid or other substances that act as a fluid (such as soil). Aeration processes create additional surface area in the mixture, allowing greater chemical or suspension reactions.
1. To supply with air or expose to the circulation of air: aerate soil. 2. To expose to oxygen, as in the oxygenation of the blood by respiration. 3. To supply or charge (liquid) with a gas, especially to charge with carbon dioxide. aer·a′tion n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Aeration is the application of upward-flowing air to a layer of particles, usually in chemical engineering or soil science. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of aeration with Collins Dictionary.
Definition of aeration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
AERATE definition: 1. to add a gas to liquid, especially a drink: 2. to allow air to act on something: 3. to add a…. Learn more.
