nebulize

[neb-yuh-lahyz]

neb·u·lize

[neb-yuh-lahyz] verb, neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to reduce to fine spray; atomize.
verb (used without object)
2.
to become vague, indistinct, or nebulous.

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Nebulize is one of our favorite verbs.
So is subtilize. Does it mean:
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
Also, especially British, neb·u·lise.


Origin:
1870–75; nebul(a) + -ize

neb·u·li·za·tion, noun
neb·u·liz·er, noun
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nebulize or nebulise (ˈnɛbjʊˌlaɪz)
 
vb
(tr) to convert (a liquid) into a mist or fine spray; atomize
 
nebulise or nebulise
 
vb
 
nebuli'zation or nebulise
 
n
 
nebuli'sation or nebulise
 
n

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