aerosol

noun/ˈɛrəsoʊl/

Frequency rank: #12,603 most common English word

Meaning

a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray or mist.

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Example sentence

She sprayed aerosol sunscreen evenly across her shoulders before heading to the beach.

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