atomize
verb
at·om·ize
ˈa-tə-ˌmīz 
atomized; atomizing
1
: to treat as made up of many discrete units
2
: to reduce to minute particles or to a fine spray
3
4
: to subject to attack by nuclear weapons
Examples of atomize in a Sentence
this medication for athlete's foot is atomized so that it can be sprayed on from an aerosol can
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Yasmin Green, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
But as the audience continues to be atomized by the growing number of streaming options, sports are more valuable than ever for advertisers who want to reach a mass audience.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
But when processing plants started atomizing chicken into their parts, the popularity of boneless, skinless breasts exploded.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Shooting Outside Hollywood: Challenges, Opportunities, and Passports Runaway production has been atomized as states and countries compete to offer producers the hottest deals.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Atomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atomize. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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atomize
verb
at·om·ize
ˈat-ə-ˌmīz
atomized; atomizing
: to reduce to very tiny particles or to a fine spray
Medical Definition
atomize
transitive verb
at·om·ize
variants
or British atomise
atomized or British atomised; atomizing or British atomising
: to convert to minute particles or to a fine spray
an atomized medicated powder
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