CEFR C1

aerogenous

adjective

Meaning

Produced or transmitted by air.

Examples

The study focused on aerogenous bacteria found in hospital environments.
Many plant diseases are aerogenous, spreading rapidly through wind-borne spores.

Synonyms: airborne, aerial, windborne

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aerogenous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪəˈrɒdʒɪnəs/

Definition

Produced or transmitted by air.

Examples

The study focused on aerogenous bacteria found in hospital environments.
Many plant diseases are aerogenous, spreading rapidly through wind-borne spores.

How to Use aerogenous

aerogenous transmission (collocation): The process by which something is spread through the air. — "The rapid aerogenous transmission of the virus caused widespread concern."
aerogenous bacteria (collocation): Bacteria that are found in or spread through the air. — "Hospitals must control aerogenous bacteria to prevent infections."

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