aerosol bomb

• Veraltete Bezeichnung für eine Sprühdose, die meist ein komprimiertes Gas und eine Flüssigkeit enthält, welche als feiner Nebel freigesetzt werden können. Der Begriff war Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts gebräuchlicher und wurde weitgehend durch „Aerosoldose“ oder „Spraydose“ ersetzt.

An outdated term for an aerosol spray can, typically containing pressurized gas and liquid that can be released as a fine mist. The term was more common in the mid-20th century and has largely been replaced by 'aerosol can' or 'spray can'.

1. Pressurized containerB2formal

   A canister that releases a fine spray of liquid or powder when a button is pressed, using a propellant gas.

   Aerosolbombe

   • She used an aerosol bomb to spray paint the wall.
   • The insecticide was sold in an aerosol bomb for easy application.
   • Aerosol bombs are often used for household cleaning products.

2. Historical military termC1formal

   A type of weapon that disperses chemical agents or biological materials in a fine mist over a wide area.

   Aerosolbombe

   • The military tested an aerosol bomb for dispersing tear gas.
   • Historical records mention the use of aerosol bombs in chemical warfare.
   • The aerosol bomb was designed to release a cloud of toxic substances.