CEFR C1

atomize

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: spray, mist, vaporize, aerosolize

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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."

Synonyms of atomize

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