Atomizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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atomizing

 

[ ˈætəˌmaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemistry

Reducing (a substance) to minute particles or atoms.

Synonyms

break down, disintegrate, fragmentize.

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Word Description / Examples
atomizing

This appears to be a repetition of 'atomizing' listed before. It carries the same meaning as described earlier.

  • This example would be the same as above
disintegrate

Use when something is falling apart or being destroyed into small pieces, often suggesting a complete and thorough breakdown.

  • The old building started to disintegrate over time
  • The paper began to disintegrate when it got wet
break down

Use when describing the process of decomposing or separating something into smaller components, often used in chemical reactions, problems, or mechanical processes.

  • Enzymes help to break down food in the stomach
  • The team needed to break down the complex problem into more manageable parts
fragmentize

Use when describing the process of breaking something into small, distinct pieces or fragments, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

  • The rock was fragmentized by the intense heat
  • The new software can fragmentize large files into smaller pieces for easier transmission

Examples of usage

  • The process of atomizing the liquid into a fine mist is essential for the experiment.
  • After atomizing the sample, the scientist observed the individual particles under the microscope.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

Breaking down (a complex system) into smaller, simpler components.

Synonyms

decompose, disassemble, dismantle.

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atomizing

Utilized in scientific and industrial contexts where something is broken into its smallest particles or droplets, such as in physics, chemistry, or medicine.

  • The machine is used for atomizing liquids for optimal spray coverage.
  • In lung treatments, atomizing medication helps patients inhale it directly into their lungs.

Examples of usage

  • The software developer is atomizing the code to improve its readability and maintainability.
  • By atomizing the project into smaller tasks, the team was able to achieve better efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "atomizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atomizando

🇮🇳 परमाणुकरण

🇩🇪 zerstäuben

🇮🇩 mengatomisasi

🇺🇦 атомізування

🇵🇱 atomizowanie

🇯🇵 噴霧化

🇫🇷 atomisation

🇪🇸 atomización

🇹🇷 atomize etme

🇰🇷 분무

🇸🇦 تذرية

🇨🇿 atomizace

🇸🇰 atomizácia

🇨🇳 雾化

🇸🇮 atomizacija

🇮🇸 smækkun

🇰🇿 атомизация

🇬🇪 ატომიზაცია

🇦🇿 atomizasiya

🇲🇽 atomización

Etymology

The word 'atomizing' originates from the noun 'atom', which dates back to ancient Greek philosophy. The concept of atoms as indivisible particles was proposed by Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th century BC. In modern usage, 'atomizing' has evolved to describe the process of breaking down substances or systems into smaller components.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,467 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.