aerator
noun
aer·a·tor
ˈer-ˌā-tər 
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Really stubborn mineral buildup might require popping the aerator off and cleaning each piece individually.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Available for rent at hardware stores, core aerators have hollow tines that pull 2- to 3-inch-long cores of soil from the turf every few inches.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Available for rent at hardware stores, core aerators have hollow tines that pull 2- to 3-inch-long cores of soil from the turf every few inches.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aerator
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“Aerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerator. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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aerator
noun
aer·a·tor
ˈa(-ə)r-ˌāt-ər, ˈe(-ə)r-
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