English verb: aerosolize | |||
1. | aerosolize (contact) disperse as an aerosol | ||
Samples | The bacteria suspension was aerosolized. | ||
Synonyms | aerosolise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disperse, dot, dust, scatter, sprinkle | ||
2. | aerosolize (contact) become dispersed as an aerosol | ||
Samples | The bacteria quickly aerosolised. | ||
Synonyms | aerosolise | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out | ||