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Present Participle
aerating
Past Tense
aerated
Past Participle
aerated
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to treat sewage or wastewater with air to encourage the growth of microorganisms that decompose organic matter
- The treatment plant aerates sewage to accelerate decomposition.
- Workers aerated the tank to maintain bacterial activity.
- Aerating wastewater reduces harmful odors and pollutants.
- The engineer monitored oxygen levels while aerating the effluent.
- Properly aerating the sludge improved its breakdown efficiency.
Synonyms:
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to introduce or enrich a substance with oxygen
- The chef aerated the batter to make the cake lighter.
- Winemakers aerate red wine before serving to enhance flavor.
- The technician aerated the water to increase its oxygen content.
- The brewer aerated the wort to promote yeast activity.
- They aerated the juice to remove unwanted gases and improve taste.
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to expose something to fresh air, often to refresh, dry, or ventilate it
- The gardener aerated the lawn to improve drainage.
- She aerated the room by opening all the windows.
- They aerated the wine cellar to prevent musty odors.
- He aerated his bedding outside in the morning sun.
- The artist aerated the canvas before painting to remove dust.