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aerosols
1
a container that holds a substance under pressure and releases it as a fine spray, usually using a propellant gas
- He sprayed paint from an aerosol.
- The room freshener comes in an aerosol.
- The chef used an aerosol to apply oil evenly to the pan.
- The medic applied the cream using an aerosol.
- The label warned to keep the aerosol away from heat.
2
a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles dispersed in a gas
- Volcanic eruptions can release aerosols into the atmosphere.
- The lab studied the behavior of aerosols in controlled conditions.
- Pollution often contains harmful aerosols that affect air quality.
- Scientists measure aerosol concentration to monitor climate effects.
- Aerosols from industrial emissions can travel long distances.