aerosol

//ˈɛərəˌsɒl//
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Visual representation of aerosol

Noun

aerosolSingular
aerosolsPlural
1

A substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by means of a propellant gas.

She used an aerosol to spray insecticide in the room.

2

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

Fog is a natural aerosol consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air.

3

A container holding a substance to be released as a spray.

She shook the aerosol before spraying the paint.

Synonym