aer|i|form

aer|i|form
aer|i|form «AIR uh frm, ay IHR-», adjective.
1. having the form of air; gaseous: »

substances existing in an aeriform state.

2. Figurative. unsubstantial; unreal: »

aeriform figures, aeriform attainments.

[< Latin āēr, āeris air + English -form]

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