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aerator

American  
[air-ey-ter, ey-uh-rey-] / ˈɛər eɪ tər, ˈeɪ əˌreɪ- /

noun

  1. an apparatus for aerating water or other fluids.

  2. a device for introducing air into a bin of wheat or other grain in order to prevent the accumulation of moisture, keeping it free of fungi and insects.


Etymology

Origin of aerator

First recorded in 1860–65; aerate + -or 2

Example Sentences

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Then they’ll probably be transferred to a truck outfitted with a large tank, aerator and chiller.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

Once I put the aerator back on the faucet, the flow was back to normal.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

For example if you need to replace a faucet aerator or a shower head, email [email protected] and include your name, address, number and types of devices you need.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2022

That would vary the pressure, causing deposits within the pipes to come loose and plug the small openings in the aerator or shower head.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022

On a dairy farm, there is the water needed to wash cans and bottles and in some cases to furnish a running stream of cold water for the aerator.

From Rural Hygiene by Ogden, Henry N. (Henry Neely)

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