aerosol
US /ˈer.ə.sɑːl/
UK /ˈer.ə.sɑːl/
1.
aerossol, 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.
Ela usou uma lata de aerossol de laquê.
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Be careful when spraying aerosols near an open flame.
Tenha cuidado ao pulverizar aerossóis perto de uma chama aberta.
2.
aerossol, partículas suspensas
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.
Erupções vulcânicas podem liberar grandes quantidades de aerossóis na atmosfera.
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Pollution often involves various types of aerosols.
A poluição frequentemente envolve vários tipos de aerossóis.