aeration

CEFRC2

/ɛːˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of adding air to something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    By extension, a process in which other gases (such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen or argon) are circulated through or mixed with a substance (usually liquid), sometimes with the consequence of increasing the transfer of air into the same liquid at the surface...

Examples

  • Proper soil aeration is essential for the healthy growth of plants.

  • Proper aeration helps plants grow.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The process by which air is circulated through or mixed with a substance such as soil or a liquid.

  2. By extension, a process in which other gases (such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen or argon) are circulated through or mixed with a substance (usually liquid), sometimes with the consequence of increasing the transfer of air into the same liquid at the surface due to the induced circulation.

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In context

  • The pond needed aeration to survive.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The lawn's health improved after the gardener performed core blank to allow air into the soil.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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