Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aerogenic

Adjective

ˌɛə.roʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk

Definition

Relating to or produced by air, especially regarding the transmission of diseases through the air.

Examples

Diseases such as influenza can be classified as aerogenic because they are spread through airborne droplets.
Researchers are studying how certain pollutants have aerogenic effects on urban environments.

Meaning

Aerogenic is an adjective used to describe substances or phenomena that are associated with air or that occur in the air. It is often used in the context of airborne transmission of pathogens or pollutants.