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Definitions

aerosol

[air-uh-sawl, -sol] / ˈɛər əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /
NOUN
spray
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sprayer sprinkler
STRONG
atomizer drizzle droplets duster fog froth moisture spindrift splash vaporizer
NOUN
spray can
Synonyms
WEAK
atomizer concentrate sprayer mist concentrate sprayer spray

Example Sentences

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Then there was an explosion—likely an aerosol can.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

A man in a hoodie and mask, who authorities said was Bradbury, walks into a kitchen with an aerosol can, allegedly a poison for bugs, and sprays everything in sight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The sensors also have an aerosol probe that measures particulate matter, because dust helps with snowflake formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Understanding how clouds react to changes in aerosol levels is still one of the most difficult aspects of climate research.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

I see the tilt of a vial, the quick press of a button on an aerosol can.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.