atomize
[ at-uh-mahyz ]
/ ˈæt əˌmaɪz /
verb (used with object), at·om·ized, at·om·iz·ing.
to reduce to atoms.
to reduce to fine particles or spray.
to destroy (a target) by bombing, especially with an atomic bomb.
verb (used without object), at·om·ized, at·om·iz·ing.
to split into many sections, groups, factions, etc.; fragmentize: Critics say the group has atomized around several leaders.
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Also especially British, at·om·ise.
Related formsat·om·i·za·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for atomization
atomize
atomise
/ (ˈætəˌmaɪz) /
verb
to separate or be separated into free atoms
to reduce (a liquid or solid) to fine particles or spray or (of a liquid or solid) to be reduced in this way
(tr) to destroy by weapons, esp nuclear weapons
Derived Formsatomization or atomisation, noun
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