aeration
The process of introducing air into a material, such as soil or water, to improve its quality or to promote certain biological processes. It typically involves circulating, mixing, or dissolving air into the substance to provide oxygen.
Exemplos
3 de 5The lawn requires annual aeration to prevent the soil from becoming too compacted for the roots to breathe.
The grass needs air holes poked in the ground every year so the roots don't suffocate in hard dirt.
Modern wastewater treatment facilities utilize intensive aeration to accelerate the breakdown of organic matter by bacteria.
New sewage plants use lots of air bubbles to help bacteria eat waste faster.
You should check the aeration in your fish tank; the bubbles seem a bit weak today.
Check the air pump in your aquarium because there aren't many bubbles.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Air' inside 'Aeration.' The 'Action' of adding 'Air' is 'Aer-ation.'
Quiz rápido
The stagnant pond lacked proper ________, causing the fish to struggle for oxygen.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: aeration
Exemplos
The lawn requires annual aeration to prevent the soil from becoming too compacted for the roots to breathe.
everydayThe grass needs air holes poked in the ground every year so the roots don't suffocate in hard dirt.
Modern wastewater treatment facilities utilize intensive aeration to accelerate the breakdown of organic matter by bacteria.
formalNew sewage plants use lots of air bubbles to help bacteria eat waste faster.
You should check the aeration in your fish tank; the bubbles seem a bit weak today.
informalCheck the air pump in your aquarium because there aren't many bubbles.
Experimental data suggests that the rate of aeration significantly influences the growth kinetics of the microbial culture.
academicScience data shows that how much air is added changes how fast the microbes grow.
The project proposal includes a budget for high-capacity aeration systems to maintain the health of the commercial fishery.
businessThe business plan includes money for big air systems to keep the fish farm healthy.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
surface aeration
mixing air at the top of a liquid
core aeration
removing small plugs of soil to let air in
diffused aeration
releasing air bubbles from the bottom of a tank
Frequentemente confundido com
Ventilation refers to the movement of air through a space (like a room), while aeration is specifically mixing air into a substance (like water or soil).
Irrigation is the supply of water to land or crops, whereas aeration is the supply of air.
Notas de uso
Aeration is primarily used in technical contexts such as gardening, water management, and chemistry. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'aeration' (the noun) when they should use 'aerate' (the verb). For example, saying 'I need to aeration the lawn' instead of 'I need to aerate the lawn.'
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Air' inside 'Aeration.' The 'Action' of adding 'Air' is 'Aer-ation.'
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'aer' meaning air, combined with the suffix '-ation' which denotes a process or state.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western countries, 'lawn aeration' is a common seasonal chore for homeowners to maintain healthy green grass.
Quiz rápido
The stagnant pond lacked proper ________, causing the fish to struggle for oxygen.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: aeration
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