aerogel
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- /ˈɛəroʊˌdʒɛl/
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aerogel
- OK, now is the time to really put Aerogel to the test.
- silica aerogel
- aerogel insulation
- aerogel foam
Examples
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We found that by spraying green bananas with a chitosan aerogel, we can keep bananas fresh for up to 12 days.
Blog text (19) -
The scientists created a new type of aerogel that is lighter than air and can insulate against extreme temperatures.
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All right, so how was Aerogel invented?
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Then the sheets are wrapped in aerogel and stacked.
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Aerogel collectors will trap dust from the coma.
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Due to its unique properties, aerogel is often used in space missions to capture cosmic dust particles.
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The insulation material in the jacket is made from aerogel, making it incredibly warm yet very lightweight.
How Insulating
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Morphology
aerogel = gel (transparent) = aero + gel + aero
The meaning is directly derived from the productive combining form 'aero-' (air) plus 'gel', indicating a gel in which air replaces the liquid.
Etymology
Aerogel comes from aero- meaning 'air', like in aeroplane, and gel meaning 'jelly', so an aerogel is like 'air-jelly', a material that is mostly air, which makes it very light and a good insulator.