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bioaerosol

bioaerosol

1 8.2
A tiny particle in the air that comes from living things like bacteria or pollen
  • noun
  • /ˌbaɪoʊˈɛrəsɒl/
  • Specialized
: bioaerosol
  • The researchers analyzed the bioaerosol levels in the air to understand their impact on health.
  • bioaerosol concentrations
  • bioaerosol dispersion
  • bioaerosol exposure

Examples

  • High concentrations of bioaerosol can be found near areas with dense vegetation or animal farms.

  • Bioaerosol samples were collected from every house during each season for one year.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Their study found a positive correlation between levels of any given bioaerosol and respiratory problems.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Table 1 displays the evaluation of the association between homeowners who reported at least eight respiratory symptoms and bioaerosol concentrations.

    Academic text (2009)
  • We believe that in future studies of indoor bioaerosol concentrations, along with endotoxins and their related health effects, larger sample sizes will be needed.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The aim of our study was to determine if an association is present between various types of indoor bioaerosol concentrations and self-reported respiratory symptoms.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Increasing sample sizes could illustrate more associations between various bioaerosol concentrations and the reporting of symptoms.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Area samples, upwind and downwind, resulted in lower bioaerosol values than personal samples.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Overall site values were within the lower range of dust found at composting facilities and other bioaerosol-generating occupations.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The authors collected air samples from homes to assess seasonal differences in bacterial and fungal bioaerosol concentrations.

    Academic text (2009)

Synonyms

aerosol
vsbioaerosol
  • Specialized
14 4.7

A mixture of tiny liquid drops or solid particles floating in air

is restricted to particles that originate from living organisms

Surface Forms

bioaerosol singular
bioaerosols plural

Morphology

bioaerosol = aerosol (transparent) = bio + aerosol

The word is a straightforward scientific formation meaning an aerosol associated with living organisms.

Etymology

The word bioaerosol joins bio- meaning 'life', as in biology, and aero- meaning 'air', as in aeroplane, so it means 'life in the air'. That's why a bioaerosol is a tiny particle or droplet from living things that floats in the air.