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atomize
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at·om·ize  (t-mz)
tr.v. at·om·ized, at·om·iz·ing, at·om·iz·es
1. To reduce to or separate into atoms.
2. To reduce to tiny particles or a fine spray.
3. To break into small fragments.
4. To subject to bombardment with atomic weapons.

atom·i·zation (--zshn) n.

atomize, atomise [ˈætəˌmaɪz]
vb
1. (Physics / Atomic Physics) to separate or be separated into free atoms
2. (Physics / General Physics) to reduce (a liquid or solid) to fine particles or spray or (of a liquid or solid) to be reduced in this way
3. (Military) (tr) to destroy by weapons, esp nuclear weapons
atomization , atomisation n
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Verb1.atomize - spray very finely; "atomize perfume"
spray - scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall"
2.atomizeatomize - strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy"
bomb, bombard - throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden"
3.atomize - break up into small particles; "the fine powder had been atomized by air"
fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize, break up - break or cause to break into pieces; "The plate fragmented"
Translations
atomize [ˈætəmaɪz] VTatomizar, pulverizar
atomize
vt liquidzerstäuben
atomize [ˈætəmaɪz] vt (all senses) → atomizzare
atomize [ˈætəmaɪz] vt (all senses) → atomizzare


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An electric arc melts the ends of two electrically isolated coating wires, and an atomizing air jet blows the fine metal particles onto the surface being decorated.
020 spray tip and atomizing air pressure of 30-35 psi.
The second feature of the informal rituals is their highly individualistic or atomizing character.
 
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