Aerate: meaning, definitions and examples

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aerate

 

[ ˈɛˌreɪt ]

Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'aerate' comes from the Latin word 'aerare', which means 'to expose to air'. The concept of aerating soil or liquids has been practiced for centuries to enhance the quality and promote better growth. Aeration is commonly used in gardening, agriculture, and water treatment processes.

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.