aeration
Americannoun
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"Equally, we have put in what's called a sub-air system. So that is effectively an aeration system that goes in underneath the surface to help with growing the pitch," Naqi said.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
"The aeration then created a huge amount of foam, which basically went from the pond basically up into the air," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
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
Another, "paralysis," may be caused by lack of sufficient current and by insufficient aeration of the water.
From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward
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