aerification

American  

[air-uh-fi-key-shuhn, ey-eer-] / ˌɛər ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, eɪˌɪər- /

noun

1. an act of combining with air.

2. the state of being filled with air.

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Etymology

Origin of aerification

First recorded in 1840–50; aeri- + -fication

Example Sentences

Mild ponding can be corrected with sufficient soil amendment and aerification, but persistently wet areas will not support turf; create beds for trees and shrubs that will endure wet soil instead.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2020

In his written report, which he mailed to us later, the agronomist said that although regular aerification of greens is a universally recommended procedure, Bob’s “other cultural practices” apparently “make this aerification unnecessary.”

From Golf Digest • May 8, 2020

This season the Jemseks brought in a new maintenance staff, removed trees to improve air flow around a few greens, and embarked on an aggressive aerification and top-dressing schedule, among other efforts.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 6, 2012