How to Use aerosol in a Sentence

aerosol

noun
  • And a lot of those aerosols come from burning coal.
    — ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
  • Is scentscaping safer than plug-ins and aerosol sprays?
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
  • The aerosol can contains merely pure duck fat in a clear bag.
    — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • The ant can raise its sting and release its toxins as an aerosol spray.
    — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2011
  • For fine hair, aerosol dry shampoos are a great way to plump and thicken.
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2018
  • This rule includes liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Avoid aerosol sprays and air fresheners.
    — Ryan Brennan may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
  • Smaller drops, called aerosols, are launched when a person speaks or even just breathes.
    — TheWeek, 31 May 2020
  • But there was very little if anything to show value for aerosols.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2020
  • The aerosol foam is best applied with a mitt and has a pleasing coconut scent.
    — Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Of course, check with your local rules first to see if aerosol is accepted.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 7 July 2018
  • Dry shampoo is often in an aerosol can and is sprayed onto the roots when styling.
    — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Under the other cap was an aerosol button.
    — James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Opt for non-aerosol sunscreen, since many festival venues ban aerosol sprays.
    — ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t use them if there’s even a light wind, a majority of the aerosol will just blow away.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
  • These particles are also known as aerosols.
    — Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Aerosol Cans Never store aerosol cans in your oven drawer.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
  • His attention was focused on the aerosol can in his hand and the open window in front of him.
    — Rivka Solomon, Marie Claire, 1 Feb. 2018
  • An explosion heard on video may have been caused by an overheated aerosol can, the chief said.
    — Celina Tebor, CNN, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Smaller droplets called aerosols that could spread the virus might be carried farther by air currents.
    — Patrick J. Lyons, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2020
  • While aerosols, copper, and stainless steel were also reviewed in the study, cloth was not.
    — Joseph Neese, House Beautiful, 5 Apr. 2020
  • So what is going on when airline crew walk up and down the aisles, wielding an aerosol of mystery spray?
    — Cynthia Drescher, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2016
  • Essential oils are a popular swap for aerosol sprays.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
  • Forms of deodorant include stick, roll-on, aerosol spray, powder and gel.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • With the tire on the rim, shoot a few squirts of an explosive aerosol into the tire cavity.
    — Car and Driver, 11 July 2020
  • Aerosol sprays apply deodorant through an aerosol can and are misted under your arms.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid using candles, gas, propane, wood-burning stoves, fireplaces or aerosol sprays.
    — Don Sweeney, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
  • Avoid using candles, gas, propane, wood-burning stoves, fireplaces or aerosol sprays.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
  • Luckily for the spray-averse, some of the clip-on fans do work, though not as well as their aerosol counterparts.
    — Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Viral aerosols can linger in the air for as long as two hours after an infected person has left the area.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024

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