aerosolize

/ˈɛrəˌsɔlˌaɪz/
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Other forms: aerosolized

Definitions of aerosolize
  1. verb
    disperse as an aerosol
    “The bacteria suspension was aerosolized”
    synonyms: aerosolise
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    type of:
    disperse, dot, dust, scatter, sprinkle
    distribute loosely
  2. verb
    become dispersed as an aerosol
    synonyms: aerosolise
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    type of:
    disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out
    move away from each other
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