Aerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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aerating

 

[หˆษ›ษ™reษชtษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

gardening process

Aerating refers to the process of making small holes in soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate to the roots of plants. This is an essential practice in gardening and agriculture, as it promotes healthier root systems and encourages stronger growth. Aerating can help alleviate soil compaction, which can hinder plant growth and reduce the effectiveness of irrigation and fertilization. Various tools, such as aerators and forks, can be used to facilitate this process.

Synonyms

oxygenating, perforating, ventilating.

Examples of usage

  • Aerating the lawn improves its health.
  • We need to aerate the garden soil this spring.
  • Aerating helps nutrients reach plant roots.
  • Regular aerating keeps the yard looking lush.

Interesting Facts

Agriculture

  • Plant roots need oxygen to grow well, and aerating soil helps air, water, and nutrients reach them more easily.
  • Aeration can also improve drainage in gardens, preventing roots from drowning in water.

Food and Beverage

  • Aerating wine helps enhance its flavors and aroma by allowing it to mix with oxygen, making it taste better.
  • Some chefs aerate sauces and creams to create a lighter, fluffier texture that feels rich on the palate.

Environmental Science

  • Aeration in composting allows oxygen to reach the organic matter, speeding up the breakdown process and reducing odors.
  • In water treatment, aeration helps remove unwanted gases and improves the quality of water by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.

Sports and Recreation

  • In golf, aerating greens helps maintain their health by preventing soil compaction and promoting stronger grass growth.
  • Some athletes aerate their muscles through stretching and exercises before workouts to increase flexibility and performance.

Psychology

  • The act of letting air into an environment metaphorically relates to opening up one's mind, encouraging fresh ideas and creativity.
  • Many stress relief techniques emphasize the importance of breathing deeply and letting 'fresh air' into your thoughts, similar to aerating the mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น areaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฏเคฐเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Belรผftung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aerasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะตั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ napowietrzanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ขใƒฌใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aรฉration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aireaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hava alma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ธฐ ์ฃผ์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‡ูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aerace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aerรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€šๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zraฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loftun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aerasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aireaciรณn

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,351 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.