aerosolize
verb (used with object)
to disperse or discharge as an aerosol.
aerosolization
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a word derived from
aerosolize.
Example Sentences
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Chlorine breaks down especially quickly in hot water, and the aerosolization of water from tub jets renders the chlorine even less effective, she said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
Educators had to account for the risks from tiny droplets, or aerosolization, of the deadly virus as students sang or played instruments.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 20, 2021
And I think that actually looking at this as a respiratory virus, that had the potential for aerosolization, for droplets, or for fomite spread, I thought it was important to cover all of those possibilities.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2020
“We also know that the holidays are a time when people are raising their voices. They are laughing. And that joviality is more likely to express the aerosolization of the virus.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2020
What makes the concept of aerosolization important is that it highlights the importance of opening windows, improving indoor airflow, and making sure masks fit properly, she noted.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2020
