aerator

noun

UK/eəˈreɪ.təʳ/
US/erˈeɪ.t̬ɚ/

Definitions of aerator noun

  1. Countable

    A device that introduces air into water or soil.

    • The gardener used an aerator to improve soil drainage.

    • The aerator in the fish tank helps the fish breathe.

    • Farmers use aerators in irrigation systems to increase the oxygen level of the water.