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neb·u·lize  (nby-lz)

tr.v. neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing, neb·u·liz·es

1. To convert (a liquid) to a fine spray; atomize.

2. To treat with a medicated spray.

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nebu·li·zation (-l-zshn) n.

nebu·lizer n.

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nebulizer or -iser

Noun

a device which turns a drug from a liquid into a fine spray which can be inhaled

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nebulizer  (nby-lzr)

A device that reduces liquid to an extremely fine cloud, especially used for delivering medication to the deep part of the respiratory tract.

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Noun

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nebulizer - a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist atomiser, atomizer, nebuliser, sprayer, spray airbrush - an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air dispenser - a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts