aerosol

• Nom désignant soit une suspension de fines particules solides ou liquides dans un gaz, soit un contenant hermétique qui projette son contenu sous forme de fine pulvérisation.

A noun referring to a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas, or a pressurized container that releases its contents as a fine spray.

1. Colloidal suspensionB2formalscientific

   A suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas, such as fog, smoke, or mist.

   Aérosol (suspension colloïdale)

   • Volcanic eruptions release large amounts of aerosol into the atmosphere.
   • Clouds are formed by water droplets suspended as an aerosol.
   • Scientists study aerosol particles to understand climate change.

   Synonymescloudfoghazemistsmokespray

2. Pressurized containerB1formaltechnical

   A container that holds a substance under pressure and releases it as a fine spray through a valve, typically using a propellant gas.

   Aérosol (contenant sous pression)

   • She used an aerosol to spray paint the wall evenly.
   • Hairspray is commonly sold in an aerosol can.
   • Many cleaning products are packaged as aerosols for easy application.

   Synonymesaerosol canaerosol containerspray can