aeration

• Nom désignant l'action d'exposer une substance à l'air, souvent pour la purifier, ou le fait de saturer un liquide de gaz pour le rendre pétillant.

A noun referring to the process of exposing a substance to air, often for purification, or the act of charging a liquid with a gas to make it effervescent.

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1. Exposure to airB2formal

   The process of exposing something to air, often to purify or improve its quality.

   Aération (exposition à l'air)

   • Aeration of the soil helps plant roots breathe.
   • The water treatment plant uses aeration to remove impurities.
   • Proper aeration is essential for a healthy lawn.

   Synonymesoxygenationventilation

   Antonymescompressionsealingstagnation

2. CarbonationB2formal

   The act of charging a liquid with a gas, typically carbon dioxide, to make it effervescent.

   Carbonatation

   • The aeration process gives soda its fizzy quality.
   • Brewers carefully control aeration during fermentation.
   • The aeration of the champagne creates its signature bubbles.