aer·a·tor

[air-ey-ter, ey-uh-rey-]
noun
1.
an apparatus for aerating water or other fluids.
2.
a device for introducing air into a bin of wheat or other grain in order to prevent the accumulation of moisture, keeping it free of fungi and insects.

Origin:
1860–65; aerate + -or2

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aerate (ˈɛəreɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to charge (a liquid) with a gas, esp carbon dioxide, as in the manufacture of effervescent drink
2.  to expose to the action or circulation of the air, so as to purify
 
aer'ation
 
n
 
'aerator
 
n

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Aerator is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example sentences
Aeration is achieved by the use of a spinning submerged aerator.
When replacing an aerator, bring the one you're replacing to the store with you
  to ensure a proper fit.
Make your kitchen faucet more green by restricting water flow with an aerator.
Trucks must have a wooden or fabricated transport tank with recirculating water
  or commercial fish aerator.
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