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Definition of aerosol
1 : a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in gas smoke, fog, and mist are aerosols; also, aerosols plural : the fine particles of an aerosol stratospheric aerosols
2 : a substance (such as an insecticide or medicine) dispensed from a pressurized container as an aerosol; also : the container for this
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Recent Examples of aerosol from the Web
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Rizzo said the virus can spread through 20 feet in the air through aerosols and can live on surfaces for up to 48 hours.
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American Airlines, which is participating in the test, said the technology could let passengers leave laptops, liquids and aerosols in their carry-on bags, speeding up the trip through the airport.
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Atmospheric scientist John Dykema of Harvard University wants to do a small-scale test of a radical technique for fighting climate change: spraying aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight and cool the planet.
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American Airlines, which is participating in the test, said the technology could let passengers leave laptops, liquids and aerosols in their carry-on bags, speeding up the trip through the airport.
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Whether for wrangling little ones at the pool or looking for quick protection on the go, aerosol sunscreens have gained popularity as quick and mess-free alternatives to traditional creams.
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Terrorists have also tried to smuggle powdered explosives aboard in their clothing, and concerns about liquid explosives led to the restriction of large containers of liquids, aerosols or gels in hand baggage.
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With a medical degree from the University of Washington, Montgomery’s biotech career includes development of four different aerosol medications for the lungs.
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Along with this new idea, Macdonald expresses a note of caution to people who have proposed geoengineering projects using sulfur aerosols to combat global warming.
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Origin and Etymology of aerosol
aer- + 4sol
AEROSOL Defined for English Language Learners
aerosol
playDefinition of aerosol for English Language Learners
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: a substance (such as hair spray or medicine) that is kept in a container under pressure and that is released as a fine spray when a button is pressed
AEROSOL Defined for Kids
aerosol
playDefinition of aerosol for Students
1 : a substance (as an insect repellent or medicine) that is released from a container as a spray of tiny solid or liquid particles in gas
2 : a container (as a can) that dispenses a substance as a spray
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of aerosol
1: a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in gas smoke, fog, and mist are aerosols
2: a substance (as an insecticide or medicine) dispensed from a pressurized container as an aerosol; also : the container for this
Learn More about aerosol
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See words that rhyme with aerosol Spanish Central: Translation of aerosol Nglish: Translation of aerosol for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about aerosol
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