Aerating

/ˈɛreɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'aerate'; the action or process of supplying something with air or oxygen.

Etymology

Formed by adding the -ing suffix to 'aerate,' creating a gerund or present participle used in continuous tenses.

Kelly Says

Aerating is so important in beer-making that brewers use special equipment to aerate the wort—the tiny bubbles create the perfect environment for yeast to do its magic!

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