aerator
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- noun
- /ˈɛəreɪtər/
- Specialized
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aireador
- Extended aeration with submerged aerators is an effective means of reducing microorganism concentrations in wastewaters at the two locations tested.
- jet aerator
- a new aerator
Examples
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Some facilities use extended aeration and submerged aerators to maximize biodegradation and oxidation and to facilitate predation.
Academic text (2005) -
Paddlewheel aerators are used to increase dissolved oxygen slightly while catfish are held in the sock.
Academic text (2003) -
In nine months of operation, the new aerator has operated slightly over 1,200 hours.
Academic text (1996) -
At both facilities, course bubble aerators are located from 15 to 25 feet below the water surface.
Academic text (2005) -
The new aerator is activated whenever the No. 1 or No. 2 wells begin pumping.
Academic text (1996) -
Considering the lifespan of the aerator, monthly cost savings in power can become a significant factor.
Academic text (1996) -
Initially, the McCabes converted their anaerobic lagoon into an aerobic system by adding an aerator.
Academic text (2000) -
She installed a new aerator on the kitchen faucet to improve water flow.
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The garden aerator helped to loosen the soil, allowing for better air circulation.
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Using an aerator in the pond increased the oxygen levels, benefiting the fish.
Synonyms
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A thing that adds oxygen to blood and other liquids during surgery or experiments
A device that draws in air or gas to mix it for engines and medical machines
How Oxygenating
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Aerator comes from the root aer- meaning 'air' and the ending -ator meaning 'one who does' or 'a thing that'. So an aerator is a tool that puts air into water or soil to help oxygen reach it.