Aerating is a term for:
1. Exposing to the chemical action of air;
2. Causing air to bubble through;

3. Introducing air into a solution by spraying, stirring, or a similar method;
4. Supplying or infusing with air, as in sand or soil;
5. To supply the bood with oxygen by respiration;
6. To add carbon dioxide to a liquid under pressure.

(Related terms are aeration, aerate, aerator, aeration)

Ref: 120899/2006-09-19

Aerating means adding air to water. In wastewater treatment, air is added to freshen wastewater and to keep solids in suspension.

Ref: 86300/2006-09-13


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