aerosol

aerosol

noun

An "aerosol" is a substance that is dispersed as fine particles or droplets in the air. It can refer to sprays like deodorants or paint, or to tiny particles in the atmosphere, like those from pollution.

 

Example

  1. The aerosol can of hairspray is almost empty.
  2. The aerosol paint in the spray can was used to paint the mural.
  3. The room was filled with aerosol fumes from the cleaning products.