Definition of "aeration" []

• The process by which air is circulated through or mixed with a substance such as soil or a liquid. (noun)

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• "Seems it aids in aeration as well. nordist on 25 Jan 2010 at 6: 06 am #"
• "No significant aeration occurs when a wine is simply uncorked and left to sit in the open bottle."
• "Mechanical treatment methods, such as aeration, are not typically used due to cost and complexity of operation [73]."