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- [at-uh-mahyz]
- /ˈæt əˌmaɪz/
- /ˈætəʊmaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [at-uh-mahyz]
- /ˈæt əˌmaɪz/
Definitions of atomize word
- verb atomize to separate or be separated into free atoms 3
- verb atomize to reduce (a liquid or solid) to fine particles or spray or (of a liquid or solid) to be reduced in this way 3
- verb atomize to destroy by weapons, esp nuclear weapons 3
- verb transitive atomize to separate into atoms 3
- verb transitive atomize to reduce (a liquid) to a fine spray 3
- verb transitive atomize to destroy by nuclear weapons 3
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Origin of atomize
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; atom + -ize
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Parts of speech for Atomize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
atomize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
atomize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for atomize
verb atomize
- pulverize — to reduce to dust or powder, as by pounding or grinding.
- vaporize — to cause to change into vapor.
- reduce — to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: to reduce one's weight by 10 pounds.
- spray — a single, slender shoot, twig, or branch with its leaves, flowers, or berries.
- grate — a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.
Antonyms for atomize
Top questions with atomize
- how to atomize water?
- what does atomize mean?
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