Atomize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈætəmaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Atomize is a verb meaning (transitive) To separate or reduce into atoms.
Meaning
(transitive) To separate or reduce into atoms.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make into a fine spray.
- (transitive) To fragment; to break into small pieces or concepts.
- (transitive) To bomb with nuclear weapons.
- (chiefly politics, of people) To deprive of community and political capital.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: disunite
Near-synonyms: aerosolize, vaporize
Near-synonyms: pulverize, annihilate
Near-synonyms: anatomize, analyze, scrutinize
Word Forms
- atomizes
- atomizing
- atomized
- atomise
Synonyms for atomize
Depending on context, synonyms include aerosolize, vaporize, anatomize, analyze, scrutinize, disenfranchise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nuke, zap, atomise, dissociate, nebulize, fractionate.
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