aeriform

[ air-uh-fawrm, ey-eer- ]
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adjective
  1. having the form or nature of air; gaseous.

  2. unsubstantial; unreal.

Origin of aeriform

1
First recorded in 1780–90; aeri- + -form

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British Dictionary definitions for aeriform

aeriform

/ (ˈɛərɪˌfɔːm) /


adjective
  1. having the form of air; gaseous

  2. unsubstantial

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