aerator

noun

aer·​a·​tor ˈer-ˌā-tər How to pronounce aerator (audio)
: one that aerates
especially : an apparatus for aerating something (such as sewage)

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Word History

Etymology

aerate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerator was in 1844

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“Aerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerator. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

aerator

noun
: one that aerates
especially : an apparatus for aerating something (as sewage)
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