atomizer

[ at-uh-mahy-zer ]

noun

1. an apparatus for reducing liquids to a fine spray, as for medicinal or cosmetic application.

atomizer

/ ˈætəˌmaɪzə /

noun

1. a device for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, such as the nozzle used to feed oil into a furnace or an enclosed bottle with a fine outlet used to spray perfumes or medicines

Word History and Origins

Origin of atomizer¹

First recorded in 1860–65; atomize + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The presentation of a seafood custard capped with cognac foam has a server spritzing Pernod from an antique atomizer.

From Washington Post

Taking an ordinary atomizer full of the oil, the patient lies on the back with the head low or on one flat pillow.

From Project Gutenberg

Landry disappeared behind the curtains and in a moment Fred heard the wheeze of an atomizer.

From Project Gutenberg

Here it is produced by the mixture of a gasoline spray—similar to the fine spray of an atomizer—with the air.

From Project Gutenberg

The Russian tea machine and the steam pulverizer (atomizer) are effective but only for a short time.

From Project Gutenberg

He couldnt even state positively that the atomizer full of the sleeping powder was Jarrolds.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• aerosol
• sprayer
• sprinkler