What does aerate mean?
Aerate means (transitive) To supply with oxygen or air..
Aerate
/ˈɛːɹeɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To supply with oxygen or air..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To supply with oxygen or air.
- (ambitransitive) To bubble or sparge with a gas, especially oxygen or air.
- (transitive) To incorporate a gas, especially oxygen or air, into a solid or semisolid material.
Example Sentences
Blood is aerated in the lungs.
Carbon dioxide aerated the drink and made it fizzy.
The mousse was aerated by beating rapidly.
Synonyms for aerate
Antonyms for aerate
Related Words
Word Forms
- aerates
- aerating
- aerated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for aerate?
Common synonyms include activate.
What is the opposite of aerate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use aerate in a sentence?
Blood is aerated in the lungs.
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