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aerosol

|aer/o/sol|

🇺🇸

/ˈɛrəˌsɔl/

🇬🇧

/ˈeərəˌsɒl/

suspended particles in air

Etymology

Etymology Information

'aerosol' originates from the Greek word 'aēr' meaning 'air' and the Latin word 'solutio' meaning 'solution'.

Historical Evolution

'aerosol' was coined in the 20th century to describe a suspension of particles in the air.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any suspension of particles in the air, but now it also refers to the container that dispenses such a suspension.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas.

The aerosol from the spray can filled the room.

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Noun 2

a container or dispenser from which an aerosol is released.

She used an aerosol to apply the paint evenly.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45