Aerator (Noun)
Meaning
An apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wastewater treatment plant used a large aerator to increase oxygen levels in the water before releasing it into the river.
- The aerator in the sewage system helped break down organic matter and reduce odors.
- The city installed a new aerator in the lake to improve water quality and support aquatic life.
- The aerator in the septic system was clogged, causing sewage to back up into the house.
- The engineer designed a specialized aerator to treat contaminated groundwater at the industrial site.