aerosols
|aer-o-sols|
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/ˈɛrəˌsɔlz/
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/ˈeərəˌsɒlz/
(aerosol)
suspended particles in air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerosol' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'sol' from 'solution', indicating a solution dispersed in air.
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 air, but now it often refers to products like spray cans.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 18:07