aerate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛːreɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • introduce air into (a material): aerate the lawn using a garden fork

Derivatives

aeration

Pronunciation: /-ˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

aerator

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin aer 'air' + -ate3, influenced by French aérer