/'eərəsɒl; [US] -sɔ:l; `ɛrə,sɔl/
n
(a) [U] substance (eg scent, paint, insecticide) sealed in a container under pressure, with a device for releasing it as a fine spray 加压密封于容器中用喷雾装置释放出来的物质（如香水, 颜料, 杀虫剂）; 喷雾剂
*[attrib 作定语] an aerosol can 喷雾罐. =>illus at can 见can之插图.
(b) [C] such a container 喷雾器; 雾化器
*Deodorants are available as aerosols or roll-ons. 除臭剂有喷雾装或滚抹装.

n[C]
[Date: 1900-2000; Origin: aero- + sol 'solution' (19-21 centuries) (from solution)]
a small metal container with liquid inside. You press a button on the container to make the liquid come out in very small drops.
→spray