aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter v
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(of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition s
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v put in motion or move to act v make active or more active v make more adsorptive v aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter v make (substances) radioactive
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v expose to fresh air v aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter v impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen
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an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)