1. a substance dispensed from a pressurized container as a fine spray
2. a pressurized container that dispenses its contents as a fine spray
3. a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or gas
Usage: scientific

Examples

• She used an aerosol deodorant before leaving for work.
• The aerosol paint made it easy to cover the entire surface evenly.
• Please don’t use aerosol products near the open flame.
• The scientist studied aerosol particles in the atmosphere.
• He shook the aerosol can before spraying the insecticide.
• Aerosol hairspray was banned on the airplane.
• The aerosol mist settled slowly in the still air.