Definitions

1. verb

to provide with air; to supply with oxygen

“The fish was struggling to breathe, so I quickly aered the water around it.”

2. verb

to mix with air, so as to make light and easy to handle

“The pastry chef aered the mixture of flour and butter to create a light and fluffy texture.”

3. noun

the act of providing with air; the state of being supplied with air

“The aeration of the room was essential to my health.”

4. verb

to make or become lighter and easier to handle

“The heavy furniture was aered by the moving team to make it easier to move.”

5. noun

a state of being light and easy to handle

“The aeration of the paint made it easy to apply to the wall.”