Finesentence logo

Atomized: meaning, definitions and examples

⚗️
Add to dictionary

atomized

 

[ ˈætəmaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

science, chemistry

Atomized refers to the process of converting a substance into very fine particles or droplets, often through the use of a spray or vapor. In scientific contexts, this term is frequently used to describe the state of a material that has been reduced to individual atoms or molecules. Atomization is essential in various fields, including chemical reactions and combustion processes, as it increases the surface area of the particles for better interaction with other substances.

Synonyms

dispersed, nebulized, sprayed, vaporized

Examples of usage

  • Atomized fuel burns more efficiently.
  • The atomized substance is easier to absorb.
  • Atomized liquids are used in aerosol sprays.

Translations

Translations of the word "atomized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atomizado

🇮🇳 परमाणुकरण किया गया

🇩🇪 atomisiert

🇮🇩 diatomisasi

🇺🇦 атомізований

🇵🇱 atomizowany

🇯🇵 原子化された

🇫🇷 atomisé

🇪🇸 atomizado

🇹🇷 atomize edilmiş

🇰🇷 원자화된

🇸🇦 مُتَنَاثِر

🇨🇿 atomizovaný

🇸🇰 atomizovaný

🇨🇳 原子化的

🇸🇮 atomiziran

🇮🇸 atómíserað

🇰🇿 атомдалған

🇬🇪 ატომიზებული

🇦🇿 atomizə edilmiş

🇲🇽 atomizado

Etymology

The term 'atomized' originates from the word 'atom', which comes from the Ancient Greek word 'atomon', meaning 'indivisible'. This word was coined by the philosopher Democritus, who proposed that matter was composed of small, indivisible particles. The suffix '-ized' indicates a process or action, suggesting the transformation into atoms. The modern use of 'atomized' became prevalent in the fields of chemistry and physics in the 19th and 20th centuries as advances in science allowed for a deeper understanding of atomic structure and behavior. Over time, atomization has taken on broader applications, particularly in technology and engineering, where it encompasses processes used to enhance combustion efficiency, spray painting, and creating fine powders in material science.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,121, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.