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aerosol

[air-uh-sawl, -sol] / ˈɛər əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /




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The aerosol story may help explain part of that acceleration.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

High supersaturation acts as the "fuel" that additional fine or ultrafine aerosol particles could use to form more droplets.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

The maker of aluminum cans and aerosol containers posted net income of $245 million, or $2.23 a share, compared with $181 million, or $1.56 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Along with paying the fines, the GEO Group agreed to draft plans for avoiding aerosol transmissions at 12 secure and reentry facilities in California, including five detention centers that hold immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

We explode clouds of aerosol, mixed for good luck with deodorants, into our noses, mouths, underarms, privileged crannies—even into the intimate insides of our telephones.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

As well as reflecting sunlight, aerosols also cool the planet by changing the formation of clouds.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

So more aerosols mean brighter clouds and more reflection, and so less warming.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Ironically, one reason the region may be warming more quickly is its success in reducing air pollution, thinning the blanket of aerosols that bounce back solar radiation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

The review identified multiple cancer causing substances in e-cigarette aerosols, including volatile organic compounds and metals released by heating coils.

From Science Daily Jun. 21, 2026

First were the handheld aerosols, beefed-up versions of the little canisters found in women’s purses.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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