Definition of Aerosolize

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aerosolize (Amer.)
v. convert something into spray; scatter or discharge as an aerosol; pack or contain in aerosol form (also aerosolise)

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Aerosolize Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
aerosolize

Verb
1. disperse as an aerosol; "The bacteria suspension was aerosolized"
(synonym) aerosolise
(hypernym) scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
(derivation) aerosol
2. become dispersed as an aerosol; "the bacteria quickly aerosolised"
(synonym) aerosolise
(hypernym) disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out
(derivation) aerosol


Aerosolize Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
aerosolize
In medicine, to turn a liquid drug into a fine mist that can be inhaled.