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Atomize

/ˈætəmaɪz/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To separate or reduce into atoms..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To separate or reduce into atoms.
  2. (transitive) To make into a fine spray.
  3. (transitive) To fragment; to break into small pieces or concepts.
  4. (chiefly politics, of people) To deprive of community and political capital.
  5. (transitive) To bomb with nuclear weapons.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: aerosolize, vaporize
Near-synonyms: anatomize, analyze, scrutinize
An organism is then atomized into 'traits' and these traits are explained as structures optimally designed by natural selection for their functions.
Near-synonym: disunite
Near-synonyms: pulverize, annihilate

Synonyms for atomize

aerosolizevaporizeanatomizeanalyzescrutinizedisenfranchisedisunitepulverizeannihilatezapnuke

Antonyms for atomize

Related Words

nukezapatomisedissociatenebulizefractionatecondenseatmolysedropletizeatmolyzeisolatenebuliseevaporatecofractionateionisecoevaporatereevaporaterotavaporateemulsioniseprecipitate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does atomize mean?

Atomize means (transitive) To separate or reduce into atoms..

What is a synonym for atomize?

Common synonyms include aerosolize, vaporize, anatomize, analyze.

What is the opposite of atomize?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use atomize in a sentence?

Near-synonyms: aerosolize, vaporize

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