aerosolize

[air-uh-saw-lahyz, -so-]

verb (used with object), aer·o·sol·ized, aer·o·sol·iz·ing.

to disperse or discharge as an aerosol.

to contain or pack in aerosol form.

Also, especially British, aer·o·sol·ise.

Origin:
1940–45; aerosol + -ize

Related forms

aer·o·sol·i·za·tion, noun

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aerosolize
verb
1.	disperse as an aerosol; "The bacteria suspension was aerosolized"
2.	become dispersed as an aerosol; "the bacteria quickly aerosolised"

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