atomise meaning

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atomise (verb): spray very finely.

atomise has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

atomise as a verb

  1. spray very finely
    • atomize perfume

    Synonyms: atomize

    Type of: spray

    Related forms: atomiser, atom

  2. strike at with firepower or bombs
    • zap the enemy

    Synonyms: nuke, atomize, zap

    Type of: bombard

    Related forms: atomisation

  3. break up into small particles
    • the fine powder had been atomized by air

    Synonyms: atomize

    Type of: break up

    Related forms: atomisation, atomiser, atom

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AT · words ending in SE · 7-letter words

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