aerogel
|aer-o-gel|
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/ˈɛrəˌdʒɛl/
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/ˈeərəʊˌdʒɛl/
lightweight porous material
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerogel' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'gel', referring to its gel-like structure.
Historical Evolution
'aerogel' was coined in the 20th century to describe this unique material.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any gel with air as the dispersing medium, but now it specifically denotes the lightweight, porous material used in insulation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/19 09:36