aerosol
[ air-uh-sawl, -sol ]
/ ˈɛər əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /
noun
Physical Chemistry.
a system of colloidal particles dispersed in a gas; smoke or fog.
a liquid substance, as a disinfectant or deodorant, sealed in a metal container under pressure with an inert gas or other activating agent and released as a spray or foam through a push-button valve or nozzle: an aerosol for cleaning ovens.
adjective
of or containing a liquid or gas under pressure for dispensing as a spray or foam: a deodorant available in aerosol cans.
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British Dictionary definitions for aerosol
aerosol
/ (ˈɛərəˌsɒl) /
noun
a colloidal dispersion of solid or liquid particles in a gas; smoke or fog
a substance, such as a paint, polish, or insecticide, dispensed from a small metal container by a propellant under pressure
Also called: air spray
such a substance together with its container
Word Origin for aerosol
C20: from
aero- +
sol (
ution)
Medical definitions for aerosol
aerosol
[ âr′ə-sôl′ ]
n.
A gaseous suspension of fine solid or liquid particles.
A substance, such as a drug containing therapeutically active ingredients, packaged under pressure with a gaseous propellant for release as a spray of fine particles.
Scientific definitions for aerosol
aerosol
[ âr′ə-sôl′ ]
A substance consisting of very fine particles of a liquid or solid suspended in a gas. Mist, which consists of very fine droplets of water in air, is an aerosol. Compare emulsion foam.
A liquid substance, such as paint, an insecticide, or a hair spray, packaged under pressure for use or application as a fine spray.