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aerosol
(er′ə säl′, -sôl′)
noun
a suspension of colloidal particles in a gas
Origin: aero- + sol
adjective
- designating or of a small container in which gas under pressure is used to aerate and dispense a liquid spray through a valve
- dispensed by such a container: an aerosol insecticide, paint, medication
See aerosol in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A gaseous suspension of fine solid or liquid particles.
- a. A substance, such as paint, detergent, or insecticide, packaged under pressure with a gaseous propellant for release as a spray of fine particles.b. An aerosol bomb.
Origin:
Origin: aero-
Origin: + sol(ution)
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