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Topic: TECHNOLOGY

Date: 1900-2000
Origin: aero- + sol 'solution' (19-21 centuries) (from solution)

aerosol

 noun
     
aer‧o‧sol [countable]
TD a small metal container with liquid inside. You press a button on the container to make the liquid come out in very small drops. [↪ spray]
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