aerator
noun
aer·a·tor
ˈer-ˌā-tər 
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Considerations Before Getting Started Calcium buildup that’s not tended to can eventually clog the aerator that helps water flow smoothly from the faucet, reducing water pressure and flow.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Recommendations include using a filter certified to remove lead, cleaning a faucet’s aerator, using cold water and running water for a short time before using it to clear what sat in pipes.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Get an established lawn ready for dormant seeding by using a core aerator.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Recommendations include using a filter certified to remove lead, cleaning a faucet’s aerator, using cold water and running water for a short time before using it to clear what sat in pipes.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Get an established lawn ready for dormant seeding by using a core aerator.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Aerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerator. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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aerator
noun
aer·a·tor
ˈa(-ə)r-ˌāt-ər, ˈe(-ə)r-
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