aerate

Example Sentences

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Equipment installed at various points along contaminated creeks to aerate the water ended up releasing chemicals into the air.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2024

The obvious utility of iron for fashioning tougher and more durable tools used to clear forests, aerate land, and dig trench- based irrigation systems led others to adopt the new material.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

He learned how to water crops, prep and plant seeds and aerate the land, skills that would help him for generations.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2023

In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt to combine and aerate; set aside.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2022

In general the effect of all this habitation of the soil is to aerate it and improve both its drainage and the penetration of water throughout the layers of plant growth.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson