aeration

chemical process

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Aeration is the process of exposing something to air, or the act of supplying it with air. This can involve impregnating a substance, like soil or a liquid, with air. For example, blood is supplied with oxygen through respiration, which is a form of aeration. In some contexts, particularly in British English, aeration can also refer to carbonation or making something light and sparkling. The term originates from the Latin word for air.12

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vinegar
…level exposed the surface to aeration. The finished vinegar was drawn off through a wooden spigot near the bottom. Care was taken in refilling the barrel with the new charge of raw ingredients to avoid breaking up the surface film of bacteria.
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…level exposed the surface to aeration. The finished vinegar was drawn off through a wooden spigot near the bottom. Care was taken in refilling the barrel with the new charge of raw ingredients to avoid breaking up the surface film of bacteria.
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Aeration
Aeration is a physical treatment process used for taste and odour control and for removal of dissolved iron and manganese. It consists of spraying water into the air or cascading it downward through stacks of perforated trays. Dissolved gases that cause tastes and odours…
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Aeration is a physical treatment process used for taste and odour control and for removal of dissolved iron and manganese. It consists of spraying water into the air or cascading it downward through stacks of perforated trays. Dissolved gases that cause tastes and odours…
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