Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb aerosolize

2 senses of aerosolize

Sense 1
aerosolize, aerosolise -- (disperse as an aerosol; "The bacteria suspension was aerosolized")
       => scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse -- (distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon")

Sense 2
aerosolize, aerosolise -- (become dispersed as an aerosol; "the bacteria quickly aerosolised")
       => disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out -- (move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";)