atomize
Use Atomize in a sentence
əˌmaɪz 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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| —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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Example sentences
In all cases, pressure from either a pump or compressed gas or air is used to atomize the spray mix at the nozzle.
The compressed air is used to atomize the coating which is then directed towards the part to be coated.
If the pressure is too high, the asphalt may atomize and the pattern may be distorted.
Air-atomized spray coating uses compressed air, which maybe heated and filtered, to atomize the coating and to direct the spray.
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