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aerate

 

[ˈɛˌreɪt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

improve

To introduce air into a material or substance, typically soil or a liquid, in order to improve its quality or promote growth.

Synonyms

air out, oxygenate, ventilate.

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Word Description / Examples
aerate

Use when talking about introducing air into a substance, often used in agriculture, gardening, or cooking.

  • Remember to aerate the soil before planting the seeds.
  • The recipe says to aerate the flour mixture.
ventilate

Used in contexts involving airflow and the removal of stale air, often in buildings or enclosed spaces.

  • Ensure that the kitchen is properly ventilated when cooking.
  • The workers ventilated the mine to improve air quality.
air out

Best used when referring to allowing fresh air to circulate in a room or item, often for the purpose of removing odors.

  • You should air out the bedroom every morning.
  • Let’s air out the clothes before packing them.
oxygenate

Typically used in scientific or medical contexts to describe the process of adding oxygen to something, such as blood or water.

  • The machine helps to oxygenate the patient's blood.
  • It's important to oxygenate the water in a fish tank.

Examples of usage

  • Aerate the soil before planting to ensure proper drainage.
  • The fountain aerates the water, keeping it fresh and oxygenated.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'aeratus', which means 'made airy' or 'air-filled'.
  • In Latin, 'aer' means 'air', reflecting the word's focus on introducing air into substances.

Science

  • Aeration is commonly used in agriculture to improve soil health by allowing oxygen to reach plant roots.
  • In water treatment, aeration helps remove contaminants by increasing oxygen levels, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.

Culinary Arts

  • Bakers aerate dough to create a light texture; this is done by adding air through mixing or kneading.
  • Aerating beverages like wine or coffee enhances flavors by allowing volatile compounds to escape.

Environmental Science

  • Aerating soil can help reduce compaction, allowing for better water drainage and root penetration.
  • Many composting techniques involve aeration, which increases the speed of decomposition by promoting oxygen flow.

Health

  • Aerobics exercises promote aerobic capacity by getting your heart pumping and lungs working harder.
  • Breathing exercises, which involve aeration of the lungs, can help improve overall respiratory health.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arejar

🇮🇳 वातित करना (Vātat karnā)

🇩🇪 belüften

🇮🇩 menganginkan

🇺🇦 провітрювати

🇵🇱 wietrzyć

🇯🇵 通気する (つうきする, Tsūki suru)

🇫🇷 aérer

🇪🇸 airear

🇹🇷 havalandırmak

🇰🇷 환기하다 (Hwan-gi hada)

🇸🇦 تهوية (tahwiya)

🇨🇿 větrat

🇸🇰 vetrať

🇨🇳 通风 (tōngfēng)

🇸🇮 zračiti

🇮🇸 lofta út

🇰🇿 желдету

🇬🇪 გაღიავება (gaghia’veba)

🇦🇿 hava almaq

🇲🇽 ventilar

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,869, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.