3. The act or preparation of charging with carbonic acid gas or with oxygen.

A"ër*a`tor (&?;), n. That which supplies with air; esp. an apparatus used for charging mineral waters with gas and in making soda water.

A*ë"ri*al (&?;), a. [L. aërius. See Air.] 1. Of or pertaining to the air, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air; as, aërial regions or currents. "Aërial spirits." Milton. "Aërial voyages." Darwin.

2. Consisting of air; resembling, or partaking of the nature of air. Hence: Unsubstantial; unreal.

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