HealthAugust 26, 2026

aerosolization

AIR-oh-soh-luh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of converting a substance into a fine spray or mist of particles small enough to remain suspended in the air.

Etymology

Derived from 'aerosol,' a term coined in the early 20th century combining the word 'aero' (from Greek 'aer' meaning air) and 'sol' (from Latin 'solutio' meaning solution), representing a suspension of particles in air.

In the news

The researchers used aerosolization experiments to mimic how tuberculosis bacteria travel in the air, allowing them to observe how this process influences DNA damage and antibiotic resistance.

Tuberculosis Transmission May Hold Key to Prevention

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