atomize
at·om·ize
verb \ˈa-tə-ˌmīz\at·om·izedat·om·iz·ing
Definition of ATOMIZE
transitive verb
1
: to treat as made up of many discrete units
2
: to reduce to minute particles or to a fine spray
3
4
: to subject to attack by nuclear weapons
— at·om·i·za·tion \ˌa-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
See Examples of ATOMIZE
- <this medication for athlete's foot is atomized so that it can be sprayed on from an aerosol can>
First Known Use of ATOMIZE
1845
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