aerosolization
|aer-o-sol-i-za-tion|
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/ˌɛroʊˌsɒlɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌeərəʊˌsɒlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(aerosolize)
airborne dispersion
Etymology
'aerosolization' originates from the word 'aerosol,' which is derived from the Greek word 'aēr' meaning 'air' and the Latin word 'solutio' meaning 'solution.'
'aerosol' was first used in the early 20th century to describe a suspension of fine particles in the air, and 'aerosolization' evolved to describe the process of creating such suspensions.
Initially, it referred to the creation of air suspensions, but now it is widely used in medical and environmental contexts to describe the dispersion of substances in the air.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of converting a substance into very fine particles or droplets suspended in the air.
The aerosolization of the medication allows it to be inhaled easily.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 17:06