verb · transitive · rare

atomize

a·tom·ize

atomize · atomizes · atomized · atomizing

atomisieren

To separate or reduce into atomsTo separate or reduce into atoms.

/ˈætəmaɪz/

Meaning

5 senses

(transitive)To separate or reduce into atoms.
atomisieren
(transitive)To make into a fine spray.
Near-synonyms: aerosolize, vaporize, nebulize
atomisieren
spray very finely
(transitive)To fragment; to break into small pieces or concepts.
Near-synonyms: anatomize, analyze, scrutinize
atomisieren
break up into small particles
To deprive of community and political capital.
Near-synonym: disunite
(transitive)To bomb with nuclear weapons.
Near-synonyms: pulverize, annihilate

Translations

5 languages

Deutsch

By meaning 1

to separate or reduce into atoms:

Forms

atomizes, atomizing, atomized, atomized

Base form	atomize · to atomize
3rd person singular	atomizes
Present participle	atomizing
Past simple	atomized
Past participle	atomized

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, they	atomize
he, she, it	atomizes

Past simpleLesson

all persons

atomized

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, they	have atomized
he, she, it	has atomized

Future simple (will)Lesson

all persons

will atomize

Synonyms

13 synonyms

analyzeB1 scrutinizeC1 vaporize nebulize anatomize disenfranchise disunite pulverize annihilateaerosolize

Close in meaning

break up into small particles:atomise
spray very finely:atomise
strike at with firepower or bombs:nuke atomise zap

Word family

Derivedatomizability atomizable

Lessons for this word

3 lessons

A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle