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at·om·ize
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əˌmaɪz
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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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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Also,
especially British
,
at·om·ise
.
Origin:
1670–80;
atom
+
-ize
Related forms
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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