nebulizer

[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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Nebulizer is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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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nebulizer or nebuliser (ˈnɛbjʊˌlaɪzə)
 
n
Also called: inhalator a device for converting a drug in liquid form into a mist or fine spray which is inhaled through a mask to provide medication for the respiratory system
 
nebuliser or nebuliser
 
n

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nebulizer neb·u·liz·er (něb'yə-lī'zər)
n.
A device used to reduce liquid to an extremely fine cloud, especially for delivering medication to the deep part of the respiratory tract.

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nebulizer   (něb'yə-lī'zər)  Pronunciation Key 
A device that reduces liquid to an extremely fine cloud, especially used for delivering medication to the deep part of the respiratory tract.
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