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aerator

[ air-ey-ter, ey-uh-rey- ]

noun

  1. an apparatus for aerating water or other fluids.
  2. a device for introducing air into a bin of wheat or other grain in order to prevent the accumulation of moisture, keeping it free of fungi and insects.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aerator1

First recorded in 1860–65; aerate + -or 2
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Then they’ll probably be transferred to a truck outfitted with a large tank, aerator and chiller.

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Our study shows the chemicals in the air may have been up to 2 to 25 times higher near these aerators.

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Water flows through an aerator at Owens Lake on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 in Lone Pine, CA.

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Water customers should flush their plumbing, clean faucet aerators and change water filter cartridges, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

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I removed my kitchen faucet aerator and, lo and behold, there were visible pieces of grit sitting on top of the top screen.

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