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Aerosolize (Verb)

Disperse as an aerosol; "The bacteria suspension was aerosolized".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The virus was aerosolized and dispersed throughout the air using a nebulizer.
Researchers aerosolized the allergens to test the effects on lung function in asthmatic patients.
To assess the threat of airborne transmission, the bacteria suspension was aerosolized and its distribution measured.
The device was designed to aerosolize the vaccine, making it easier to administer to patients.
In the lab, scientists aerosolized the chemical compounds to study their properties in air.

Become dispersed as an aerosol; "the bacteria quickly aerosolised".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

When a virus infects a host organism, it can aerosolize and be released through coughing and sneezing.
The pesticides used in the agricultural fields were found to aerosolize and contaminate the air nearby.
Scientists demonstrated that the fungus can aerosolize and be transmitted through the air to other organisms.
High-speed impacts in volcanic eruptions can cause magma fragments to aerosolize into very fine particles.
Fine dust and powders can easily aerosolize and cause respiratory problems when inhaled.