ATOMIZE


Meaning of ATOMIZE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-tə-ˌmīz ]

transitive verb

( -ized ; -iz·ing )

Date: 1845

1. : to treat as made up of many discrete units

2. : to reduce to minute particles or to a fine spray

3. : divide , fragment

an atomized society

also : to deprive of meaningful ties to others

atomized individuals

4. : to subject to attack by nuclear weapons

• at·om·i·za·tion ˌa-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.