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aerosol

[air-uh-sawl, -sol] / ˈɛər əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /




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The aerosol story may help explain part of that acceleration.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Together, the studies suggest that high water vapor supersaturation occurs in the cloud environments where condensational aerosol convective invigoration is most likely.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

The maker of aluminum cans and aerosol containers posted net income of $245 million, or $2.23 a share, compared with $181 million, or $1.56 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Along with paying the fines, the GEO Group agreed to draft plans for avoiding aerosol transmissions at 12 secure and reentry facilities in California, including five detention centers that hold immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

He found a purple aerosol can, shook it, and said, “Close your eyes.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

"The aerosols have masked some of the greenhouse gas warming from earlier," is how Hodnebrog explains it.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

And it seems aerosols are playing a role.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Ironically, one reason the region may be warming more quickly is its success in reducing air pollution, thinning the blanket of aerosols that bounce back solar radiation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

These compounds can react in the atmosphere to form aerosols that contribute to haze and reduced air quality.

From Science Daily Jul. 4, 2026

First were the handheld aerosols, beefed-up versions of the little canisters found in women’s purses.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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