transitive verb. : to make acid or slightly acid.

What is meant by the term to aerate?

transitive verb. 1 : to supply or impregnate (something, such as the soil or a liquid) with air. 2 : to supply (the blood) with oxygen by respiration.

What is Acidulation cooking?

cooking. : made somewhat acidic especially by the addition of a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar We poached salmon in a court bouillon—most commonly, acidulated water seasoned with mirepoix.—