Fine liquid droplets suspended in air, formed by condensation or by atomisation of liquids, are called

Amist
Bfumes
Csmoke
Ddust

Answer: A

Mists are liquid droplets in air. Smoke consists of solid or liquid particles from combustion, dust of fine solid particles from crushing or grinding, and fumes are formed by condensation of vapours of solids (such as metals).

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