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aerator

/ˈɛərɪˌeɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does aerator mean?

noun

A device used to increase the oxygen content in water, typically for aquariums or swimming pools, or a device used to aerate soil.

Example

"The gardener used an aerator to loosen the compacted soil in the garden bed."

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