bioaerosol
- noun
- /ˌbaɪoʊˈɛrəsɒl/
- Specialized
- The researchers analyzed the bioaerosol levels in the air to understand their impact on health.
- bioaerosol concentrations
- bioaerosol dispersion
- bioaerosol exposure
Examples
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High concentrations of bioaerosol can be found near areas with dense vegetation or animal farms.
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Bioaerosol samples were collected from every house during each season for one year.
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Their study found a positive correlation between levels of any given bioaerosol and respiratory problems.
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Table 1 displays the evaluation of the association between homeowners who reported at least eight respiratory symptoms and bioaerosol concentrations.
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We believe that in future studies of indoor bioaerosol concentrations, along with endotoxins and their related health effects, larger sample sizes will be needed.
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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.
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Increasing sample sizes could illustrate more associations between various bioaerosol concentrations and the reporting of symptoms.
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Area samples, upwind and downwind, resulted in lower bioaerosol values than personal samples.
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Overall site values were within the lower range of dust found at composting facilities and other bioaerosol-generating occupations.
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The authors collected air samples from homes to assess seasonal differences in bacterial and fungal bioaerosol concentrations.
Academic text (2009)
Synonyms
A mixture of tiny liquid drops or solid particles floating in air
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.