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atomizing

 

[ ˈætəˌmaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemistry

Reducing (a substance) to minute particles or atoms.

Synonyms

break down, disintegrate, fragmentize

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

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.