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Definition of aeration

aeration

/ˌɛrˈeɪʃən/
aer · a · tion
Plural:aerations
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Adjective:aerated
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aeration Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The process of introducing, circulating, or dissolving air or gas into a liquid, soil, or other substance.

Example

"Regular lawn aeration helps loosen compacted soil so water and nutrients can reach the grass roots."

2

In physiology, the exposure of blood to oxygen in the lungs or gills during respiration.

Example

"Impaired aeration of the blood in the lungs can quickly lead to dangerously low oxygen levels in bodily tissues."

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• Rhymes for aeration

• Nearby Words

aeonium
aerate
aerated
aeration
aerator
aerial
aerialist

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the verb 'aerate' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'aer' and Ancient Greek 'aēr', meaning 'air' or 'lower atmosphere'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aeration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aeration
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