Atomizer
/ˈæt.əˌmaɪz.ə(ɹ)/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An instrument for reducing a liquid to spray or vapor for disinfecting, cooling, medical use or perfume spraying.
- 2 a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"E-cigs look like cigarettes. They even have a cork-like filter. When the user inhales deeply, a battery activates an atomizer that quickly heats a chamber full of water, nicotine, and a chemical that has a faintly sweet taste."
Etymology
From atomize + -er.