n 1  :  a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in gas <smoke, fog, and mist are s>   2  :  a substance (as an insecticide or medicine) dispensed from a pressurized container as an aerosol : also  :  the container for this .
 
    
 
Similar sounding terms:  aero·cele 
 
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