aer·ate 
/ˈeɚˌeɪt/ verb
aer·ates; aer·at·ed; aer·at·ing /ˈeɚˌeɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to put air or a gas into (something, such as soil or a liquid)
▪ You should aerate the soil before planting the seeds.
▪ You should aerate the soil before planting the seeds.
— aer·a·tion /ˌeɚˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ the aeration of soil
/ˌeɚˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the aeration of soil
