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atomize

 

[ ˈæt.ə.maɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemistry

To separate a substance into its individual atoms or molecules.

Synonyms

break down, decompose, disintegrate

Examples of usage

  • The chemist used a special machine to atomize the compound.
  • When heated, the metal will atomize into tiny particles.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To break down a material into very small particles or droplets.

Synonyms

nebulize, spray, vaporize

Examples of usage

  • The spray gun atomizes the paint for a smooth finish.
  • The ultrasonic device can atomize water into a fine mist.

Translations

Translations of the word "atomize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atomizar

🇮🇳 परमाणुकृत करना

🇩🇪 atomisieren

🇮🇩 mengatomkan

🇺🇦 атомізувати

🇵🇱 atomizować

🇯🇵 原子化する (genshika suru)

🇫🇷 atomiser

🇪🇸 atomizar

🇹🇷 atomize etmek

🇰🇷 원자화하다 (wonjahwahada)

🇸🇦 تفتيت إلى ذرات

🇨🇿 atomizovat

🇸🇰 atomizovať

🇨🇳 原子化 (yuánzǐhuà)

🇸🇮 atomizirati

🇮🇸 atomize

🇰🇿 атомизациялау

🇬🇪 ატომიზება

🇦🇿 atomlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 atomizar

Word origin

The word 'atomize' originated from the noun 'atom,' which comes from the Greek 'atomos,' meaning indivisible. The concept of breaking substances into smaller particles or components has been prevalent in various scientific fields, leading to the development of the verb 'atomize.' This term is commonly used in chemistry and technology to describe the process of separating substances into smaller units.

See also: atom, atomic, atomization, atomizer, atomizing, subatomic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,482, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.