atomize — Dizionario inglese

Verbo

1. To separate or reduce into atoms.

   Uso

   • transitivo

2. To make into a fine spray.

   Uso

   • transitivo

   Sinonimi

   aerosolizevaporizenebulize

   Esempi

   Near-synonyms: aerosolize, vaporize, nebulize

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

   Uso

   • transitivo

   Sinonimi

   anatomizeanalyzescrutinize

   Esempi

   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.

   Uso

   • of people

   Sinonimi

   disenfranchisedisunite

   Esempi

   Near-synonym: disunite

5. To bomb with nuclear weapons.

   Uso

   • transitivo

   Sinonimi

   pulverizeannihilate

   Esempi

   Near-synonyms: pulverize, annihilate

Verbo

1. spray very finely

   Sinonimi

   atomise

   Termini più generali

   spray

   Esempi

   atomize perfume

2. strike at with firepower or bombs

   Sinonimi

   nukeatomisezap

   Termini più generali

   bombardbomb

   Esempi

   zap the enemy

3. break up into small particles

   Sinonimi

   atomise

   Termini più generali

   break upfragmentfragmentizefragmentise

   Esempi

   the fine powder had been atomized by air