nebulize

neb·u·lize

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [neb-yuh-lahyz]
- /ˈnɛb yəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈnebjʊlɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [neb-yuh-lahyz]
- /ˈnɛb yəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of nebulize word

verb with object nebulize to reduce to fine spray; atomize. 1
verb without object nebulize to become vague, indistinct, or nebulous. 1
noun nebulize To convert liquid into a fine spray of aerosols, by using a nebulizer; to atomize. 1
verb nebulize to convert (a liquid) into a mist or fine spray; atomize 0
verb transitive nebulize to reduce (a liquid) to a fine spray 0
verb transitive nebulize to spray (a diseased or injured surface) with a medicated liquid 0

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Origin of nebulize

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; nebul(a) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Nebulize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Nebulize

nebulize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

nebulize usage trend in Literature

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