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aeration

American

[air-ay-shuhn] / ɛərˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

the act or process of aerating; exposure to or treatment with air or another gas, such as carbon dioxide.

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These also include fitting temperature sensors that can be viewed online, and the installation of water aeration systems.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Residents near aeration equipment, which injects air into water, in part to help fish survive, complained of odors entering their homes and experiencing health problems.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2024

That, in turn, increases the likelihood of soil cracking and aeration.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024

Sherman also points out that compostable paper products like newspaper or paper towels can get “mushy” and compacted in a compost pile, preventing aeration.

From National Geographic • Sep. 26, 2023

Good Lisle thread or flannel giving proper aeration is excellent.

From The Voice Its Production, Care and Preservation by Miller, Frank E.

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