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atomize

/ˈæt.ə.maɪz/

atomizeverb

atomized

Past Simple

atomized

Past Participle

atomizing

Gerund

/ˈæt.ə.maɪz/

Translations

atomiserSens figuré: réduire en unités plus petites ou isolées.

The new policy aims to atomize the large corporation into smaller, more manageable units.

La nouvelle politique vise à atomiser la grande entreprise en unités plus petites et plus faciles à gérer.

The machine is designed to atomize the liquid into a fine spray.

La machine est conçue pour atomiser le liquide en fine bruine.

Additional translations

anéantirSens fort: détruire complètement.

fragmenterSens figuré: insister sur la division en fragments ou en unités séparées.

pulvériserSurtout en technique; quand le sens insiste sur la mise en fines gouttelettes.

Definitions

To reduce something to fine particles or a mist.

The machine is designed to atomize the liquid into a fine spray.

To break something down into smaller parts or fragments.

The new policy aims to atomize the large corporation into smaller, more manageable units.

To destroy or annihilate something completely.

The explosion was powerful enough to atomize the entire building.

Synonyms

break down

atomizepast participle

Definitions

Converted into or consisting of very fine particles, especially by spraying.

The engine burns an atomized mixture of fuel and air.

Broken up or fragmented into smaller, isolated units.

Modern society is often described as highly atomized.

atomizegerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing or in the process of converting something into fine particles or a mist.

The atomizing spray gun delivers an even coat of paint.