Synonyms

aerify

American

[air-uh-fahy, ey-eer-] / ˈɛər əˌfaɪ, eɪˈɪər- /

verb (used with object)

aerified, aerifying

to aerate.
to make aeriform; convert into vapor.

aerify British

/ ˈɛərɪˌfaɪ /

verb

to change or cause to change into a gas
to mix or combine with air

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Other Word Forms

aerification noun

Etymology

Origin of aerify

First recorded in 1840–50; aeri- + -fy

Example Sentences

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Many superintendents aerify their greens twice a year.

From Golf Digest • May 8, 2020

Then the agronomist turned to Bob and asked, “How often to you aerify your greens?”

From Golf Digest • May 8, 2020

Management found it difficult to shut the course down to verticut, aerify or topdress the fairways.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 1, 2020

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