- aerated
- Adj. Over-excited. Becoming obsolete, although still heard used by older generations. Often mispronounced as aeriated.
English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.
aerated
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aerated — adj. 1. treated by having air passed or bubbled through it for purification; of a liquid [WordNet 1.5] 2. (Physiol.) supplied with oxygen by respiration; used of tissues or especially blood Syn: oxygenated [WordNet 1.5] 3. 1 supplied with carbon… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
aerated — aerated; un·aerated; … English syllables
aerated — drunk Literally, describing a liquid charged with gas, rather than a body charged with liquid: Now they know Master Frank; they know he s apt to get a bit aerated (or merry as other people might say). (Tyrrell, 1973) Aerated, of a… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
aerated — aer|at|ed [ e,reıtıd ] adjective containing many small BUBBLES of air: aerated water … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
aerated — adj angrily over excited or agitated. Perhaps originated by educated speakers who were familiar with the technical senses of aerate (to supply the blood with oxygen or to make effervescent), but usually used nowadays by less sophisti cated… … Contemporary slang
aerated — UK [ˈeəreɪtɪd] / US [ˈeˌreɪtɪd] adjective 1) containing many small bubbles of air aerated water 2) British very informal annoyed and upset … English dictionary
Aerated static pile composting — Aerated Static Pile (ASP) composting, or tunnel composting systems include both passive and active methods. As the name implies, static piles are not turned, rotated, or otherwise manipulated during primary composting. Instead, the blended… … Wikipedia
Aerated bread — is bread of flour dough charged with carbonic acid gas. This method of production was first used in the UK by the Aerated Bread Company … Wikipedia
Aerated water — is, correctly speaking, distilled water to which air is added to improve its flavor.The term is, however, frequently applied to carbonated water.Purpose of aerationSulfur compounds dissolved in water are not necessarily dangerous, but can give… … Wikipedia
aerated concrete — noun Lightweight concrete made by a process which traps gas bubbles in the mix • • • Main Entry: ↑aerate … Useful english dictionary
Aerated lagoon — An aerated lagoon or aerated basin is a holding and/or treatment pond provided with artificial aeration to promote the biological oxidation of wastewaters. [cite book |author=Middlebrooks, E.J., et al|title=Wastewater Stabilization Lagoon Design … Wikipedia
