atomize (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈæt.ə.maɪz/
Definition
Convert a substance into very fine particles or a spray.
Examples
The industrial sprayer is designed to atomize fuel for more efficient combustion in the engine.
To get an even coat of paint, the nozzle must atomize the liquid into a cloud of tiny droplets.
Engineers are working on new technology to atomize water for cooling large data centers.
How to Use atomize
- atomize something into (collocation)
- The process of turning a substance into a specific form. — "The machine atomizes the liquid into a fine mist."
- be atomized by (collocation)
- Passive construction describing the agent performing the action. — "The fuel is atomized by the high-pressure nozzle."
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