aero-, aer-, aeri- +
(Greek: air, mist, wind)
aerate
1. To expose a substance to air or another gas; such as, the passing of air through a liquid substance, or the process of air entering the soil.
2. To expose to the action or effect of air or to cause air to circulate through.
3. To change or treat with air or a gas; especially, with carbon dioxide.
2. To expose to the action or effect of air or to cause air to circulate through.
3. To change or treat with air or a gas; especially, with carbon dioxide.
aerated
Supplied with air, especially by bubbling air through a solution.
aeration
1. The process of exposing to air.
2. The charging of a liquid with air or other gas, as the oxygenation of blood in the bronchial alveoli.
3. The act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent.
2. The charging of a liquid with air or other gas, as the oxygenation of blood in the bronchial alveoli.
3. The act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent.
aerator
1. A device used to aerate a substance or medium; such as, to expose it to air or another gas.
2. Specifically, a device installed in a faucet or shower head to add air to the water flow; thus, maintaining an effective spray while reducing overall water consumption.
3. Something that aerates; such as, a machine for aerating turf or a device for aerating liquids.
2. Specifically, a device installed in a faucet or shower head to add air to the water flow; thus, maintaining an effective spray while reducing overall water consumption.
3. Something that aerates; such as, a machine for aerating turf or a device for aerating liquids.
aerenchyma
A spongy tissue with large air spaces found between the cells of the stems and leaves of aquatic plants.
Aerenchyma provides buoyancy and allows for the circulation of gases.
aerial
1. Involving aircraft; something which is done by or involving aircraft.
2. Living, happening, or moving in the air.
3. Consisting of, typical of, or relating to the air.
4. Like the air in being light and insubstantial.
2. Living, happening, or moving in the air.
3. Consisting of, typical of, or relating to the air.
4. Like the air in being light and insubstantial.
aerial root
A root that develops from a location or an plant above the surface of the earth or water, as from a stem.
Some orchids, for example, have aerial roots that grow from their stems and absorb water directly from the air; and mangrove trees are noted for having aerial roots.
aerie; airy; eerie, eery
aerie (ER ee, IR ee) (noun)
The nest of an eagle, or other bird, of prey which is constructed in a high place: "The ornithologist was able to see the eagle's aerie on the side of the mountain."
airy (ER ee) (adjective)
1. Well-ventilated: "The castle halls were large and airy."
2. Jaunty, sprightly, lively, frolicsome: "The little goats hopped around in an airy way."
2. Jaunty, sprightly, lively, frolicsome: "The little goats hopped around in an airy way."
"The band played an airy tune."
3. Imaginary, fanciful, dreamy, ethereal, unrealistic: "The daydreamer's head was full of airy thoughts."eerie, eery (IR ee) (adjective)
So strange as to inspire a feeling of fear; uneasy because of superstitious fear; ominous, ghostly, spooky: "Seeing the old graveyard; especially, at night, gave the visitors an eerie (or eery) feeling."
Seeing the aerie of the eagle in the airy forest gave Glenda an eerie feeling.
aeriferous
Air-conveying; such as, with the respiratory passages.
aerification
Exposure to or filling with air; aeration.
aerify
To convert into vapor.
aeroacoustics
The study of sound transmission through the air, especially in terms of the effects of environmental noise from machinery, vehicles, aircraft, etc.
aeroallergen
Any airborne substance that will cause the symptoms of an allergy; such as, pollens, dust, smoke, fungi, or perfumes.
aeroasthenia, aerasthenia, aeroneurosis, aviators' neurasthenia, air neurosis, aviators' stomach
1. A neurosis seen in aviators, consisting of anxiety, restlessness, and variable physical complaints that appear while flying.
2. A nervous disorder of airplane pilots caused by the tension of excessive flying, characterized by abdominal pains, digestive disturbances, etc.
2. A nervous disorder of airplane pilots caused by the tension of excessive flying, characterized by abdominal pains, digestive disturbances, etc.
aeroatelectasis
1. A partial, reversible, airless state of lung tissue most likely to occur in pilots exposed to high G forces, breathing 100% oxygen, and wearing an anti-G suit.
2. An abnormal distension and, usually, lengthening of an artery.
2. An abnormal distension and, usually, lengthening of an artery.
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Cross references of word groups that are related, directly or indirectly, to: "air, wind": aello-; aeolo-; anemo-; atmo-; austro-; flat-, flatu-; phys-; pneo-, -pnea; pneumato-; turb-; vent-; zephyro-.
