to atomize
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7.4
- verb
- /ˈætəˌmaɪz/
- Specialized
:
atomizar
- When the phosphate-ester fluid was atomized in a test chamber and ignited, it produced a peak pressure equivalent to the petroleum oil.
Examples
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It should, moreover, isolate and atomize those links.
Academic text (2011) -
Deep soak in this case means test, play, atomize bugs.
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Now that is a lot more atomized chunks.
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Atomized open innovation competitions break down small and large projects into the particles that make up the whole.
Blog text (22) -
The oil leaking from the spindle can be atomized by the high-speed rotating test article, and the residual oil can be atomized by the rotor fragments during burst.
Academic text (1993) -
The spray can atomizes the paint into fine droplets for an even coat.
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During the testing, the chemical was atomized to ensure it mixed properly with the air.
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The chef used a special tool that atomizes the oil, creating a fine mist for cooking.
Synonyms
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1.1
To put small drops of liquid or tiny pieces on something
72
2.8
To break suddenly into many small pieces, like glass
29
6.0
Break into smaller parts by losing energy in a physical process, for example in an atom
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7.4
To crush something into a fine powder
4
7.8
Turn a liquid or solid into tiny particles that float in the air
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6.7
To make something into very small dry pieces like dust
Use sound waves to break a sample into small parts or mix it
To scatter small drops or bits lightly over something
To break something into many small pieces
How Fine
- US
8
7.4
- Specialized
1
7.4
72
2.8
39
3.7
66
2.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Atomize comes from the Greek word atomos meaning 'not cut', which gave us atom for a very small part, so to atomize something is to break it into very small pieces or drops.