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

See also: gaseous

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

Encyclopedia: Aerosolized