bioaerosol
|bi-o-aer-o-sol|
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈɛr.əˌsɔl/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈɛə.rəˌsɒl/
airborne biological particles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bioaerosol' originates from the combination of 'bio-' meaning 'life' and 'aerosol' meaning 'a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas'.
Historical Evolution
'Bioaerosol' was formed by combining the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life' with the English word 'aerosol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any airborne biological particles, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a suspension of airborne particles that contain living organisms or were released from living organisms.
Bioaerosols can include bacteria, viruses, and fungal spores.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 06:54