aeriform

aer·i·form

[air-uh-fawrm, ey-eer-]
adjective
1.
having the form or nature of air; gaseous.
2.
unsubstantial; unreal.

Origin:
1780–90; aeri- + -form

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aeriform (ˈɛərɪˌfɔːm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  having the form of air; gaseous
2.  unsubstantial

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