aerosol
das Aerosol, die Aerosole
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aerosol
A mixture of a gas, usually air, and very small solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in it. Smoke and fog are examples of aerosols.
Beim Atmen entstehen Aerosole, die Krankheitserreger enthalten können.
Breathing produces aerosols that may contain pathogens.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Aerosole |
| genitive | des Aerosols |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Aerosol | die Aerosole |
| accusative | das Aerosol | die Aerosole |
| dative | dem Aerosol | den Aerosolen |
| genitive | des Aerosols | der Aerosole |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Aerosol' is mainly used in medical, scientific, and environmental texts. In these contexts, it often refers to the formation, spread, or measurement of particles and droplets in the air.
Die Wissenschaftler untersuchen Aerosole in Innenräumen.
Scientists are studying aerosols indoors.
Common collocations include 'Aerosole bilden' (to form aerosols), 'Aerosole freisetzen' (to release aerosols), and 'Aerosole messen' (to measure aerosols). Compound nouns include 'Aerosolpartikel' (aerosol particles) and 'Aerosolkonzentration' (aerosol concentration).
Beim Sprechen können Aerosole freigesetzt werden.
Aerosols can be released when speaking.
The word often appears with verbs and adjectives that describe investigation or movement through the air, such as 'Aerosole nachweisen' (to detect aerosols), 'Aerosole einatmen' (to inhale aerosols), or 'luftgetragene Aerosole' (airborne aerosols). This usually makes the medical, chemical, or physical context clear.
Mit dem Messgerät lassen sich selbst geringe Mengen an Aerosolen nachweisen.
The measuring device can detect even small amounts of aerosols.
