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To infuse air into; to combine air with.

Microörganisms which live in contact with the air and need oxygen for their growth; as the microbacteria which form on the surface of putrefactive fluids.

d to, or of the nature of, aërobies; as, aërobiotic plants, which live only when supplied with free oxygen.

A ground or field, esp. one equipped with housing and other facilities, used for flying purposes. -- A`ër*o*drom"ic (#), a.

closes valves, producing synchronous air blasts sufficient to operate a larger diaphragm with greater amplitude of vibration.

Glowing; agitated, as with heat.

At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off. The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar. Beattie.

Easy to be spoken to or addressed; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; courteous; sociable. An affable and courteous gentleman. Shak. His manners polite and affable. Macaulay.

Action; endeavor. [Obs.] And with his best affair Obeyed the pleasure of the Sun. Chapman.

To afflict with, or perish from, hunger. [Obs.] Spenser.

To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon. As might affect the earth with cold heat. Milton. The climate affected their health and spirits. Macaulay.

Regarded with affection; beloved. [Obs.] His affected Hercules. Chapman.

In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.

That may be affected. [R.] Lay aside the absolute, and, by union with the creaturely, become affectible. Coleridge.

Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] Bacon.

With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly.

With feeling.

Capable of being affiliated to or on, or connected with in origin.

To attach (to) or unite (with); to receive into a society as a member, and initiate into its mysteries, plans, etc.; -- followed by to or with. Affiliated societies, societies connected with a central society, or with each other.

ions); -- in contradistinction to consanguinity, or relationship by blood; -- followed by with, to, or between. Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh. 1 Kings iii. 1.