aerate

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A keystone species, the bears are known to till and aerate soil as they search for potato-like roots like Alpine sweetvetch, munch on berries, and later deposit the seeds through their scat.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 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

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

Make sure to whisk and sift thoroughly in order to combine the flour and cornstarch evenly and aerate the mixture.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2022

Erickson explained to me that the pieces of ceramic were probably intended to help build up and aerate the muddy soil for settlement and agriculture.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann