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aerosol (âr`əsōl,–sŏl): see colloid colloid (kŏl`oid) [Gr.,=gluelike], a mixture in which one substance is divided into minute particles (called colloidal particles) and ..... Click the link for more information. . aerosolSystem of tiny liquid or solid particles evenly distributed in a finely divided state through a gas, usually air. Aerosol particles participate in chemical processes and influence the electrical properties of the atmosphere. Though true aerosol particles range in diameter from a few nanometres to about one micrometre, the term is commonly used to refer to fog or cloud droplets and dust particles, which can have diameters of more than 100 micrometres. See also colloid; emulsion. aerosol a colloidal dispersion of solid or liquid particles in a gas; smoke or fog How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To the Editor: We have reviewed the literature cited in
Tellier's Review of Aerosol Transmission of Influenza A Virus (1)
and disagree that it supports the conclusions drawn regarding the
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