aerogel

aer·o·gel

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-uh-jel]
- /ˈɛər əˌdʒɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-uh-jel]
- /ˈɛər əˌdʒɛl/

Definitions of aerogel word

noun aerogel a colloid that has a continuous solid phase containing dispersed gas 3
noun aerogel a substance formed by the suspension of small bubbles of gas in a liquid or solid: the reversal of an aerosol 3
adjective aerogel designating or of a small container in which gas under pressure is used to aerate and dispense foam through a valve 3
noun aerogel An aerogel is a jelly-like solid with a gas suspended in it. 3
noun aerogel a gel formed by the dispersion of air in a solidified matrix; a solid foam, as Styrofoam. 1
noun aerogel A solid material of extremely low density, produced by removing the liquid component from a conventional gel. 1

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Origin of aerogel

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; aero- + gel

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Parts of speech for Aerogel

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aerogel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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