atomize (redirected from atomizing)

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.

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atom·i·zation (--zshn) n.

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atomize or -ise

Verb

[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised

1. to separate into free atoms

2. to reduce to fine particles or spray

3. to destroy by nuclear weapons

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	atomize - spray very finely; "atomize perfume" atomise spray - scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall"
	2.	atomize - strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy" nuke, atomise, zap 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" atomise fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize, break up - break or cause to break into pieces; "The plate fragmented"