Aerate: meaning, definitions and examples
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aerate
[ ˈɛˌreɪt ]
improve
To introduce air into a material or substance, typically soil or a liquid, in order to improve its quality or promote growth.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.