aerosol

[ air-uh-sawl, -sol ]

/ ˈɛər əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /

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noun

Physical Chemistry. a system of colloidal particles dispersed in a gas and commonly formed as smoke, fog, mist, haze, or smog: a radioactive aerosol;aerosols in the stratosphere.

a liquid substance, as a disinfectant or deodorant, sealed in a metal container under pressure with an inert gas or other activating agent and released as a spray or foam through a push-button valve or nozzle: an aerosol for cleaning ovens.

Physiology, Pathology. a mist that lingers in the air, composed of fine particles (less than 5 micrometers in diameter) that form from the evaporation of respiratory droplets (5–10 micrometers in diameter) released into the air through talking, breathing, singing, whistling, coughing, sneezing, etc.: Recommended precautions against virus-laden aerosols vary according to the type of virus.

aerosol bomb.

adjective

of or containing a liquid or gas under pressure for dispensing as a spray or foam: a deodorant available in aerosol cans.

Origin of aerosol

First recorded in 1920–25; aero- + sol⁴

Words nearby aerosol

aeroplane spin, aeroponics, aeropulse, aeroscepsy, aerosinusitis, aerosol, aerosol bomb, aerosol generator, aerosolize, aerospace, aerospace engineering

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for aerosol

There is still so much that we do not understand about secondary organic aerosols, and these studies are very important to push the field forward.
City pavement is a big source of air pollution|Ula Chrobak|September 3, 2020|Popular Science
First, people would have to breathe in the fomite aerosols, notes Julian Tang.
Dust can infect animals with flu, raising coronavirus concerns|Erin Garcia de Jesus|August 24, 2020|Science News For Students
They’re infectious and they’re breathing out aerosols when they talk.
‘We Have the Power as a Community to Decide’|Megan Wood|August 7, 2020|Voice of San Diego
To catch the tiny aerosols that might be carrying the coronavirus, filters need a high enough MERV — yes, MERV.
How To Make Indoor Air Safer|Kaleigh Rogers (kaleigh.rogers@fivethirtyeight.com)|July 20, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

Evidence also suggests that smaller aerosol particles, spread while talking or breathing, can lead to transmission.
How Do You Stay Safe Now That States Are Reopening? An Expert Explains How To Assess Risk When Reconnecting With Friends And Family|LGBTQ-Editor|May 18, 2020|No Straight News
So Rey and Maupin sprayed the guards with their own Mace-type aerosol and took off running in a panic.
The Mad Shooter of Paris Is a ‘Natural Born Killer’|Christopher Dickey|November 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
One Christian man complained about “the idea that angels would forsake their divinity for aerosol cologne,” according to Jezebel.
11 Ads Banned from TV|Shannon Donnelly|November 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The aerosol mist of blood would have been visible through the scope.
Exclusive Excerpt: MLK's Haunting Final Hours|Hampton Sides|April 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST
She flinched and misted a cloud of aerosol capsicum ahead of her.
Makers|Cory Doctorow
A drop or so of the aerosol on the skin is enough, I understand.
Damned If You Don't|Gordon Randall Garrett
Solvents and aerosol sprays also decrease the heart and respiratory rates, and impair judgment.
What Works: Schools Without Drugs|United States Department of Education

British Dictionary definitions for aerosol

aerosol

/ (ˈɛərəˌsɒl) /

noun

a colloidal dispersion of solid or liquid particles in a gas; smoke or fog

a substance, such as a paint, polish, or insecticide, dispensed from a small metal container by a propellant under pressure

Also called: air spray such a substance together with its container

Word Origin for aerosol

C20: from aero- + sol (ution)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for aerosol

aerosol

[ âr′ə-sôl′ ]

n.

A gaseous suspension of fine solid or liquid particles.

A substance, such as a drug containing therapeutically active ingredients, packaged under pressure with a gaseous propellant for release as a spray of fine particles.

Scientific definitions for aerosol

aerosol

[ âr′ə-sôl′ ]

A substance consisting of very fine particles of a liquid or solid suspended in a gas. Mist, which consists of very fine droplets of water in air, is an aerosol. Compare emulsion foam.

A liquid substance, such as paint, an insecticide, or a hair spray, packaged under pressure for use or application as a fine spray.

单词	aerosol
释义	aerosol [ air-uh-sawl, -sol ] / ˈɛər əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR aerosol ON THESAURUS.COM noun Physical Chemistry. a system of colloidal particles dispersed in a gas and commonly formed as smoke, fog, mist, haze, or smog: a radioactive aerosol;aerosols in the stratosphere. a liquid substance, as a disinfectant or deodorant, sealed in a metal container under pressure with an inert gas or other activating agent and released as a spray or foam through a push-button valve or nozzle: an aerosol for cleaning ovens. Physiology, Pathology. a mist that lingers in the air, composed of fine particles (less than 5 micrometers in diameter) that form from the evaporation of respiratory droplets (5–10 micrometers in diameter) released into the air through talking, breathing, singing, whistling, coughing, sneezing, etc.: Recommended precautions against virus-laden aerosols vary according to the type of virus. aerosol bomb. adjective of or containing a liquid or gas under pressure for dispensing as a spray or foam: a deodorant available in aerosol cans. Origin of aerosol First recorded in 1920–25; aero- + sol⁴ Words nearby aerosol aeroplane spin, aeroponics, aeropulse, aeroscepsy, aerosinusitis, aerosol, aerosol bomb, aerosol generator, aerosolize, aerospace, aerospace engineering Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for aerosol There is still so much that we do not understand about secondary organic aerosols, and these studies are very important to push the field forward. City pavement is a big source of air pollution\|Ula Chrobak\|September 3, 2020\|Popular Science First, people would have to breathe in the fomite aerosols, notes Julian Tang. Dust can infect animals with flu, raising coronavirus concerns\|Erin Garcia de Jesus\|August 24, 2020\|Science News For Students They’re infectious and they’re breathing out aerosols when they talk. ‘We Have the Power as a Community to Decide’\|Megan Wood\|August 7, 2020\|Voice of San Diego To catch the tiny aerosols that might be carrying the coronavirus, filters need a high enough MERV — yes, MERV. How To Make Indoor Air Safer\|Kaleigh Rogers (kaleigh.rogers@fivethirtyeight.com)\|July 20, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight Evidence also suggests that smaller aerosol particles, spread while talking or breathing, can lead to transmission. How Do You Stay Safe Now That States Are Reopening? An Expert Explains How To Assess Risk When Reconnecting With Friends And Family\|LGBTQ-Editor\|May 18, 2020\|No Straight News So Rey and Maupin sprayed the guards with their own Mace-type aerosol and took off running in a panic. The Mad Shooter of Paris Is a ‘Natural Born Killer’\|Christopher Dickey\|November 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST One Christian man complained about “the idea that angels would forsake their divinity for aerosol cologne,” according to Jezebel. 11 Ads Banned from TV\|Shannon Donnelly\|November 1, 2011\|DAILY BEAST The aerosol mist of blood would have been visible through the scope. Exclusive Excerpt: MLK's Haunting Final Hours\|Hampton Sides\|April 24, 2010\|DAILY BEAST She flinched and misted a cloud of aerosol capsicum ahead of her. Makers\|Cory Doctorow A drop or so of the aerosol on the skin is enough, I understand. Damned If You Don't\|Gordon Randall Garrett Solvents and aerosol sprays also decrease the heart and respiratory rates, and impair judgment. What Works: Schools Without Drugs\|United States Department of Education British Dictionary definitions for aerosol aerosol / (ˈɛərəˌsɒl) / noun a colloidal dispersion of solid or liquid particles in a gas; smoke or fog a substance, such as a paint, polish, or insecticide, dispensed from a small metal container by a propellant under pressure Also called: air spray such a substance together with its container Word Origin for aerosol C20: from aero- + sol (ution) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to aerosol sprayer, sprinkler, froth, splash, fog, moisture, drizzle, duster, spindrift, droplets, atomizer, vaporizer Medical definitions for aerosol aerosol [ âr′ə-sôl′ ] n. A gaseous suspension of fine solid or liquid particles. A substance, such as a drug containing therapeutically active ingredients, packaged under pressure with a gaseous propellant for release as a spray of fine particles. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for aerosol aerosol [ âr′ə-sôl′ ] A substance consisting of very fine particles of a liquid or solid suspended in a gas. Mist, which consists of very fine droplets of water in air, is an aerosol. Compare emulsion foam. A liquid substance, such as paint, an insecticide, or a hair spray, packaged under pressure for use or application as a fine spray. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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aerosol

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