aerate

aer·ate

vt \ˈa(-ə)r-ˌāt, ˈe(-ə)r-\

aer·at·edaer·at·ing

Definition of AERATE

1

: to supply (the blood) with oxygen by respiration

2

: to supply or impregnate (as a liquid) with air

3

British : carbonate 2

—aer·a·tion \ˌa(-ə)r-ˈā-shən, ˌe(-ə)r-\ noun