aeration
noun/ɛrˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,253 most common English word
Meaning
the process of introducing air into a material such as soil or liquid.
Example sentence
The gardener improved soil quality through aeration before planting the seeds.
Synonyms & related words
- ventilation
- oxygenation
- oxygenization
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