aeration
Introducing breathable gas
Aeration is the process of introducing air into something.
Soil aeration loosens compacted earth so roots can breathe.
Water aeration adds oxygen for fish in ponds or aquariums.
Lawn care involves aeration—punching holes to let air reach grass roots.
The wine needs aeration before serving.
The verb is aerate.
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- exhaustUse up entirely
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- HVACIndoor climate management
ductwork · freshness · breeze · filtration · air exchange · vent · intake · draft
Microbial sugar conversion
- wortPlant used as remedy
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- yeastFermenting fungus
- carbonationGas dissolved in liquid
pitching · mash · attenuation · carboy · racking · oxygenation · homebrew · zymurgy
Soil preparation for planting
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
- loamFertile soil mixture
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- mulchProtective plant bedding
peat · vermiculite · humus · topsoil · drainage · compaction · porosity · soil structure
Oxygen in water
- bubblersDrinking water fixtures
- diffusersThings that spread outward
- pumpsLaceless dress shoes
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
water quality · aerobic bacteria · gas exchange · fountain · waterfall · koi pond
Fast circular mixing
- foldingBending something over itself
- siftingSeparating by particle size
- fluffinessSoft, airy quality
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
meringue · soufflé · whipped cream · egg whites · batter · dough · leavening · foam
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- exhaustUse up entirely
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
HVAC · ductwork · freshness · breeze · filtration · air exchange · vent · intake · draft · humidity control
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
carbonation · pitching · mash · attenuation · carboy · racking · oxygenation · homebrew · zymurgy · winemaking
tillage
Soil preparation for planting
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
- loamFertile soil mixture
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
mulch · peat · vermiculite · humus · topsoil · drainage · compaction · porosity · soil structure · lawn care
dissolved oxygen
Oxygen in water
aquarium · water quality · aerobic bacteria · gas exchange · fountain · waterfall · koi pond
whisking
Fast circular mixing
- foldingBending something over itself
- siftingSeparating by particle size
- fluffinessSoft, airy quality
mousse · meringue · soufflé · whipped cream · egg whites · batter · dough · leavening · foam · stand mixer
effluent
Discharged liquid waste
- soil sciencesoil, topsoil, subsoil, clay, sand
- fish farmingfish farming, fish farm, fish farms, aquaculture, pisciculture
- gardeninggardener, gardening, flowers, seeds, soil
- golfgolf, golf club, golf clubs, golf ball, golf balls
- landscapinglawn care, landscaping, lawn mowing, grading, gardening
- lawn carelawn mower, mowing, fertilizer, lawn mowers, mowers
aerationdeaeration
Gas removal from liquids
degassing · deoxygenation · vacuum sealing · asphyxiation · suffocation
aerationsuffocation
Fatal lack of air
asphyxiation · oxygen deprivation · anoxia · hypoxia · strangulation
aerationcompaction
Reducing volume through pressure
compression · soil compaction · densification · waterlogging · packing
- lawn aerationPerforating soil for grass health