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Atomize

//ˈætəmaɪz// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To separate or reduce into atoms. transitive
  2. 2
    break up into small particles wordnet
  3. 3
    To make into a fine spray. transitive

    "Near-synonyms: aerosolize, vaporize"

  4. 4
    strike at with firepower or bombs wordnet
  5. 5
    To fragment; to break into small pieces or concepts. transitive

    "Near-synonyms: anatomize, analyze, scrutinize"

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  1. 6
    spray very finely wordnet
  2. 7
    To deprive of community and political capital.

    "Near-synonym: disunite"

  3. 8
    To bomb with nuclear weapons. transitive

    "Near-synonyms: pulverize, annihilate"

Etymology

From atom + -ize.

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