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Adjective: aerosolised  'eh-ru,só,lIzd
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: aerosolized)
  1. In the form of ultramicroscopic solid or liquid particles dispersed or suspended in air or gas
    "The aerosolised medication was inhaled directly into the lungs";
    - aerosolized
Verb: aerosolise  'eh-ru,só,lIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: aerosolize)
  1. Disperse as an aerosol
    "The bacteria suspension was aerosolised";
    - aerosolize
     
  2. Become dispersed as an aerosol
    "the bacteria quickly aerosolised";
    - aerosolize

See also: gaseous

Type of: disperse, dissipate, dot, dust, scatter, spread out, sprinkle

Encyclopedia: Aerosolised