atomize — Englisches Wörterbuch

Verb

1. To separate or reduce into atoms.

   Gebrauch

   • transitiv

2. To make into a fine spray.

   Gebrauch

   • transitiv

   Synonyme

   aerosolizevaporizenebulize

   Beispiele

   Near-synonyms: aerosolize, vaporize, nebulize

3. To fragment; to break into small pieces or concepts.

   Gebrauch

   • transitiv

   Synonyme

   anatomizeanalyzescrutinize

   Beispiele

   Near-synonyms: anatomize, analyze, scrutinize

   An organism is then atomized into 'traits' and these traits are explained as structures optimally designed by natural selection for their functions.

4. To deprive of community and political capital.

   Gebrauch

   • of people

   Synonyme

   disenfranchisedisunite

   Beispiele

   Near-synonym: disunite

5. To bomb with nuclear weapons.

   Gebrauch

   • transitiv

   Synonyme

   pulverizeannihilate

   Beispiele

   Near-synonyms: pulverize, annihilate

Verb

1. spray very finely

   Synonyme

   atomise

   Oberbegriffe

   spray

   Beispiele

   atomize perfume

2. strike at with firepower or bombs

   Synonyme

   nukeatomisezap

   Oberbegriffe

   bombardbomb

   Beispiele

   zap the enemy

3. break up into small particles

   Synonyme

   atomise

   Oberbegriffe

   break upfragmentfragmentizefragmentise

   Beispiele

   the fine powder had been atomized by air