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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 aerosol [′e·rə‚sȯl] (chemistry) A suspension of small particles in a gas; the particles may be solid or liquid or a mixture of both; aerosols are formed by the conversion of gases to particles, the disintegration of liquids or solids, or the suspension of powdered material. (meteorology) A small droplet or particle suspended in the atmosphere and formed from both natural and anthropogenic sources. 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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| Three semi-permanent water-based release products are available in
a convenient aerosol container and as bulk concentrates. It was critical
for the launch of this product that its packaging add to this
distinction, and why ACH chose CCL Container's Comfort Hold(TM)
Shaped Aluminum Aerosol Container for the Mazola Pure line. Three semi-permanent water-based release products have been
developed and are available in a convenient aerosol container and as
bulk concentrates. |
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