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aerosol

/ˈɛərəsɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does aerosol mean?

noun

A suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas, especially air, used as a propellant in sprays and aerosol cans.

Example

"The fire department used an aerosol to put out the small fire in the kitchen."

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