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neb⋅u⋅lize

[neb-yuh-lahyz] verb, -lized, -liz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to reduce to fine spray; atomize.
–verb (used without object)
2. to become vague, indistinct, or nebulous.
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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neb·u·lize   (něb'yə-līz')   
tr.v.   neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing, neb·u·liz·es
  1. To convert (a liquid) to a fine spray; atomize.

  2. To treat with a medicated spray.

neb'u·li·za'tion (-lĭ-zā'shən) n., neb'u·liz'er n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: neb·u·lize
Variant: or British neb·u·lise /'neb-y&-"lIz/
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms:-lized or British -lised; -liz·ing or British -lis·ing
: to reduce to a fine spray nebulized medication>
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