aerates
Aerates is the verb form of aerate, meaning to introduce air into a substance or environment or to promote the exchange of gases with air. It is commonly used to describe increasing the amount of dissolved oxygen in liquids or improving air access in solids, soils, and engineered systems.
In soil and agriculture, aeration improves root respiration, microbial activity, and drainage by reducing soil compaction
In water and aquatic environments, aeration raises dissolved oxygen levels, supporting fish and beneficial microorganisms and
In wastewater treatment and industrial processes, aeration supplies oxygen to microorganisms that break down organic matter.
Other uses include food processing, fermentation, and certain manufacturing contexts where introducing air assists mixing, oxidation,