aerose

/ˈɪəroʊz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or separate something from a mixture by causing it to become airborne, typically by blowing or spraying it.

“The technician aerosed the powder using a high-pressure jet of air.”

2. noun

a substance that has been aerosed, especially one that is dispersed in the air as fine particles.

“The aerose dust caused a haze over the city.”

Synonyms

  • atomization
  • dispersal

Antonyms

  • coagulation
  • concentration