aerate
aerate Lexical Profile
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• verb
To introduce air or gas into a material, liquid, or soil to improve its quality, texture, or circulation.
"Gardeners aerate compacted soil in the spring so water and nutrients can reach the plant roots."
To charge a liquid or beverage with carbon dioxide or another gas to make it effervescent, or to expose wine to air to enhance its flavor.
"The sommelier poured the vintage red wine into a wide glass carafe to aerate it before serving."
To supply blood with oxygen through respiration in the lungs or gills.
"The pulmonary capillaries efficiently aerate the blood before it is pumped back into the heart."
• Rhymes for aerate
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 18th century from Latin 'aer' (meaning 'air', derived from Ancient Greek 'aēr') combined with the verbal suffix '-ate'.