aerosolization
noun
aero·sol·i·za·tion
ˌer-ə-ˌsä-lə-ˈzā-shən 
-ˌsȯ-,
-sə-
: the dispersal of a substance (such as medicine or viral particles) in the form of an aerosol : the creation or formation of an aerosol
Aerosolization of the drug requires special equipment and trained personnel.—
Caroline Breese Hall and J. T. McBride
Caroline Breese Hall and J. T. McBrideThe VDA [Virginia Dental Association] said many routine procedures contain the potential of transmitting COVID-19 via aerosolization of fluids.—Tyler Thrasher
Tyler Thrasher
Examples of aerosolization in a Sentence
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Enlarge / Schematic depiction of the aerosolization and spread of a bacteriophage to adjacent areas after flushing with the lid open and the lid closed.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
The purpose of this work was to demonstrate that virus aerosolization occurs in a simulated vomiting event, and to estimate the amount of virus that is released in those aerosols.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2015
Maybe heightened spatial awareness and concerns over aerosolization will result in better etiquette.
—Washington Post, 18 June 2021
In that imaginary diagram of aerosolization, a comic would be expelling dribble, but a fine, full-out singer would be a toxic fountain, misting the virus deep into the tenth row.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 7 June 2021
This disease truly does spread through the aerosolization that comes from our talking.
—The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2021
Doctors also try to get oxygen to patients in ways that were once thought to be too dangerous because of the potential aerosolization of the virus.
—Emily Woodruff, NOLA.com, 20 Nov. 2020
Build hoods and tents to contain the aerosolization.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2020
That's because performing autopsies on patients who died of Covid-19 carries special risks, such as the aerosolization of the virus during brain removal.
—Liz Szabo, CNN, 1 June 2020
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
The purpose of this work was to demonstrate that virus aerosolization occurs in a simulated vomiting event, and to estimate the amount of virus that is released in those aerosols.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2015
Maybe heightened spatial awareness and concerns over aerosolization will result in better etiquette.
—Washington Post, 18 June 2021
In that imaginary diagram of aerosolization, a comic would be expelling dribble, but a fine, full-out singer would be a toxic fountain, misting the virus deep into the tenth row.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 7 June 2021
This disease truly does spread through the aerosolization that comes from our talking.
—The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2021
Doctors also try to get oxygen to patients in ways that were once thought to be too dangerous because of the potential aerosolization of the virus.
—Emily Woodruff, NOLA.com, 20 Nov. 2020
Build hoods and tents to contain the aerosolization.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2020
That's because performing autopsies on patients who died of Covid-19 carries special risks, such as the aerosolization of the virus during brain removal.
—Liz Szabo, CNN, 1 June 2020
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First Known Use
1944, in the meaning defined above
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aerosolization
noun
aero·sol·iza·tion
ˌar-ə-ˌsäl-ə-ˈzā-shən, ˌer-, -ˌsȯl-
: dispersal (as of a medicine) in the form of an aerosol
aerosolization of penicillin
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