Aerosol (en. Aerosol)
/a.e.ɾo.sol/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Mixture of small solid or liquid particles dispersed in a gas.
The spray is a common example of an aerosol.
El spray es un ejemplo común de aerosol.
Product used to dispense substances in the form of small clouds.
Aerosols are widely used in cleaning products.
Los aerosoles son muy usados en productos de limpieza.
Etymology
From the Greek 'aero' meaning air and 'sol' from 'solutum', meaning dissolved.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cleaning aerosol
Aerosol product used to clean surfaces.
aerosol de limpieza
aerosol spray
Form of aerosol that is applied using a spray.
spray aerosol
insecticide aerosol
Aerosol used to repel or kill insects.
aerosol insecticida
Related Words
spray
Device that sprays a liquid.
spray
vaporizer
Device that converts a liquid into vapor.
vaporizador
mist
Suspension of small droplets of water in the air.
neblina
Slang Meanings
Aerosol used for hair
Use an aerosol to set your hairstyle.
Usa un aerosol para fijar tu peinado.
Aerosol as a form of urban art
The graphics in the city are full of aerosol.
El grafismo en la ciudad está lleno de aerosol.