aerosol
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for aerosol, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Tiny particles of liquid or solid suspended in a gas, such as air.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use aerosol
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From aero- ("air") plus sol, short for "solution," describing particles dispersed in gas.
Full origin of aerosol →Frequently asked questions
What does “aerosol” mean?
The word “aerosol” means tiny particles of liquid or solid suspended in a gas, such as air. In plain terms, fine particles suspended in air, or the spray can that produces them.
How do you pronounce “aerosol”?
“Aerosol” is pronounced EH-uh-ruh-sol (/ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “aerosol” in a sentence?
Here is “aerosol” used in a sentence: “Wildfire smoke fills the air with harmful aerosols.”
What part of speech is “aerosol”?
Depending on how it is used, “aerosol” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “aerosol” have?
“Aerosol” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tiny particles of liquid or solid suspended in a gas, such as air.