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Definition of aerosol

aerosol

/ˈɛr.əˌsɔːl/
aer · o · sol
Plural:aerosols
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aerosol Lexical Profile

aerosol Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A substance enclosed under pressure and able to be released as a fine spray, typically by means of a propellant gas, or the pressurized container itself.

Example

"Please store the cleaning aerosol in a cool cabinet away from direct sunlight."

2

A colloidal suspension of microscopic solid particles or liquid droplets dispersed in air or another gas.

Example

"Atmospheric scientists study how volcanic aerosols reflect solar radiation back into space."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, dispensed from, or characteristic of a pressurized spray container or a suspension of fine airborne particles.

Example

"The hardware store carries a wide selection of aerosol paints for home renovation projects."

• Rhymes for aerosol

• Nearby Words

aeromedical
aeronautical
aeronautics
aerosol
aerospace
aesculapian snake
aesop

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1923 by British chemist Frederick George Donnan from the Greek combining form 'aero-' (air) and 'sol', a shortening of 'hydrosol' (colloidal solution).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aerosol. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aerosol
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