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aerated

 

[ ˈɛəreɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food preparation

Aerated refers to a process in which air is incorporated into a substance, often to create a light, fluffy texture. This is commonly used in culinary applications, such as making whipped cream or meringue, where the introduction of air makes the mixture airy and increases its volume. Aeration can also apply to beverages, such as sparkling wine or beer, where carbon dioxide is dissolved to enhance flavors.

Synonyms

bobbed, lightened, whipped

Examples of usage

  • The aerated cake was so light and delicious.
  • They aerated the batter to improve its texture.
  • The aerated drink had a refreshing fizziness.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aerado

🇮🇳 वायुयुक्त

🇩🇪 belüftet

🇮🇩 diangin-anginkan

🇺🇦 аерований

🇵🇱 napowietrzony

🇯🇵 エアレーションされた

🇫🇷 aéré

🇪🇸 aireado

🇹🇷 hava verilmiş

🇰🇷 공기주입된

🇸🇦 مهوى

🇨🇿 větraný

🇸🇰 prevzdušnený

🇨🇳 通气的

🇸🇮 zračen

🇮🇸 loftað

🇰🇿 аэрленген

🇬🇪 აერირებული

🇦🇿 hava ilə təmin edilmiş

🇲🇽 aireado

Word origin

The term 'aerated' comes from the root word 'aerate', which has its origins in the Latin word 'aer', meaning air. The use of the term in culinary contexts began to take shape in the 19th century as techniques for incorporating air into mixtures were developed, particularly in baking and dessert preparation. The concept of aeration is significant in various fields, including food science, where understanding the role air plays in texture and flavor is crucial. Over time, aeration has also been applied to drinks, with the advent of carbonated beverages leading to the popularization of the term in a broader context.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,170, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.