atomization

[at-uh-mahyz]

at·om·ize

[at-uh-mahyz] verb, at·om·ized, at·om·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to reduce to atoms.
2.
to reduce to fine particles or spray.
3.
to destroy (a target) by bombing, especially with an atomic bomb.
verb (used without object)
4.
to split into many sections, groups, factions, etc.; fragmentize: Critics say the group has atomized around several leaders.

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Atomization is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
Also, especially British, at·om·ise.


Origin:
1670–80; atom + -ize

at·om·i·za·tion, noun
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atomize or atomise (ˈætəˌmaɪz)
 
vb
1.  to separate or be separated into free atoms
2.  to reduce (a liquid or solid) to fine particles or spray or (of a liquid or solid) to be reduced in this way
3.  (tr) to destroy by weapons, esp nuclear weapons
 
atomise or atomise
 
vb
 
atomi'zation or atomise
 
n
 
atomi'sation or atomise
 
n

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