Aerosol: meaning, definitions and examples

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aerosol

 

[ หˆษ›rษ™หŒsษ’l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spray

A substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray.

Synonyms

pressurized container, spray can

Examples of usage

  • The paint is available in aerosol form for easy application.
  • She used an aerosol spray to freshen up the room.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

A suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in gas.

Synonyms

mist, suspension

Examples of usage

  • The atmosphere is filled with aerosols such as dust and pollen.
  • The use of aerosols in the industry can have environmental consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerosol" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aerossol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฏเคฐเฅ‹เคธเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aerosol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aerosol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะตั€ะพะทะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aerozol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ขใƒญใ‚พใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aรฉrosol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aerosol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aerosol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์–ด๋กœ์กธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฐุงุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aerosol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aerosรณl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ”ๆบถ่ƒถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aerosol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบรฐabrรบsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั€ะพะทะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aerozol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aerosol

Etymology

The word 'aerosol' originates from the Latin word 'aer', meaning 'air', and the Greek word 'sol', meaning 'solution'. The concept of aerosols has been known since ancient times, but the term itself was first used in the 1920s to describe pressurized containers releasing fine sprays. Aerosols have various applications in industries such as cosmetics, paints, and pharmaceuticals, as well as in environmental studies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,865, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.