aerosol
nounUK /ˈeə.rə.sɒl/
US /ˈer.ə.sɑːl/
A tiny mist of liquid or solid bits floating in the air.
The spray can released a fine aerosol into the room.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A container that holds a liquid under pressure and sprays it out.
She bought an aerosol of hairspray at the store.
3. A cloud of tiny particles in the air, like smoke or dust.
Scientists studied the aerosol from the volcano.
4. A substance packaged in a spray can for use.
The paint came in an aerosol form.