What does aerosol mean?

A pressurised container that releases liquid as a fine spray. Tiny solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gas.

How is aerosol pronounced?

UK /ˈeərəsɒl/, US /ˈerəsɔːl/.

/ˈeərəsɒl/ · /ˈerəsɔːl/

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气雾剂；喷雾罐

n. A pressurised container that releases liquid as a fine spray.

气雾剂；喷雾罐

n. Tiny solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gas.

气溶胶

She used an aerosol to spray the dusty leaves.

她用喷雾罐喷洒那些落满灰尘的叶子。

Atmospheric aerosols can influence the climate by scattering sunlight and altering the formation of clouds.

大气中的气溶胶可通过散射阳光和改变云的形成来影响气候。

日常可指喷雾罐；科学语境指气体中的悬浮微粒。

What does aerosol mean?: A pressurised container that releases liquid as a fine spray. Tiny solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gas.
How is aerosol pronounced?: UK /ˈeərəsɒl/, US /ˈerəsɔːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.