subaerate

/ˌsʌbˈɛreɪt, ˌsʌbˈɛrɪt/; /ˌsʌbəˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to fill or cause to fill with air, especially a liquid

“The subaeration process helped to preserve the wooden shipwreck.”

2. verb

to remove air or gas from (a liquid)

“The subaeration of the liquid made it easier to store.”

3. verb

to subject to the process of subaeration

“The water was subaerated to remove any air bubbles.”

Synonyms

  • aerate
  • inflate

Antonyms

  • deflate
  • depressurize