aerating
ae-rat-ing
noun (gerund)
The act or process of introducing air or gas into a substance.
"Regular aerating of the lawn prevents moss growth."
verb (present participle)
Actively introducing air or gas into a substance, often for improvement.
"The machine is aerating the water to remove impurities."
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Synonyms: air out, air, aerate, activate, oxygenize, oxygenise, oxygenate