aerosol
US /ˈer.ə.sɑːl/
UK /ˈer.ə.sɑːl/
1.
aerosol, spray
a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by a propellant gas
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She used an aerosol can of hairspray.
Ella usó un bote de aerosol de laca.
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Be careful when spraying aerosols near an open flame.
Tenga cuidado al rociar aerosoles cerca de una llama abierta.
2.
aerosol, partículas en suspensión
a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas
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Volcanic eruptions can release large amounts of aerosols into the atmosphere.
Las erupciones volcánicas pueden liberar grandes cantidades de aerosoles a la atmósfera.
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Pollution often involves various types of aerosols.
La contaminación a menudo involucra varios tipos de aerosoles.