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Definition of nonaerosol

nonaerosol

/ˌnɑːnˈɛr.əˌsɔːl/
non · aer · o · sol
Plural:nonaerosols
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Adjective:nonaerosol
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nonaerosol Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not employing or dispensed by means of a pressurized aerosol propellant.

Example

"She switched to a nonaerosol hairspray to minimize her environmental footprint."

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• noun

1

A dispensing container or product that delivers its contents without the use of a pressurized gas propellant, typically relying on a manual pump mechanism instead.

Example

"To comply with new air quality regulations, the cleaning supply company replaced its traditional sprays with nonaerosols."

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• Rhymes for nonaerosol

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'non-' (meaning not) with 'aerosol'. The term gained prominence in the late 20th century as environmental concerns over the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in aerosol propellants grew.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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