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aer·a·tor

 (âr′ā′tər)
n.
One that aerates, as a machine for aerating turf or a device for aerating liquids.
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aer•a•tor

(ˈɛər eɪ tər, ˈeɪ əˌreɪ-)

n.
an apparatus for aerating fluids or for circulating air over grains, etc., for drying.
[1860–65]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.aerator - an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)aerator - an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)
apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function
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