aeration

/ˌæriˈeɪʃən, -ˈɛr-/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of introducing air or increasing the amount of oxygen in something, especially water, soil, or a mixture.

“The gardener performed aeration on the stagnant pond water to improve its quality.”

Synonyms

  • oxygenation
  • ventilation

Antonyms

  • depletion
  • suffocation