aerify

[air-uh-fahy, ey-eer-]

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verb (used with object), aer·i·fied, aer·i·fy·ing.

to aerate.

to make aeriform; convert into vapor.

Origin of aerify

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

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British Dictionary definitions for aerify

aerify

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to change or cause to change into a gas

to mix or combine with air

Derived Formsaerification, noun

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