Pronunciation: /ˈɛəriˌeɪtər/

Definitions of aerator

noun a device used to introduce air into a material, typically soil or water, to improve its quality

Example Sentences

A1 An aerator is a device used in aquariums to add oxygen to the water.

A2 When gardening, it's important to use an aerator to help loosen compacted soil.

B1 The kitchen faucet came with a built-in aerator to help conserve water.

B2 A lawn aerator is a tool used to perforate the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots.

C1 The winery installed a new aerator in their fermentation tanks to improve the quality of their wine.

C2 The scientist developed a specialized aerator for deep-sea exploration to study marine life in extreme conditions.

Examples of aerator in a Sentence

formal The aerator in the fish tank helps to oxygenate the water for the fish.

informal Don't forget to clean out the aerator in the sink to keep the water flowing smoothly.

slang I heard that using an aerator on your lawn can really make the grass look lush and green.

figurative She was like an aerator in the meeting, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the discussion.

Grammatical Forms of aerator

past tense

aerated

plural

aerators

comparative

more aerated

superlative

most aerated

present tense

aerates

future tense

will aerate

perfect tense

has aerated

continuous tense

is aerating

singular

aerator

positive degree

aerated

infinitive

to aerate

gerund

aerating

participle

aerating

Origin and Evolution of aerator

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'aerator' originated from the Latin word 'aerare' meaning 'to expose to the air'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of exposing something to air, the term 'aerator' evolved to refer to a device or tool used to introduce air into a substance, such as water or soil, to improve its quality or promote growth.