Atomize
(verb)
- To reduce to tiny particles or droplets by breaking up or spray.
- To disintegrate or destroy completely.
Origin:
From the greek word 'atomos' meaning 'indivisible'.
Examples:
- The atomizer turned the perfumed oil into a fine mist that filled the room.
- The atomization process transformed the solid into a fine powder.
- The airplane was equipped with an atomizer that could break up the chemicals into tiny droplets for efficient dispersion.
- The company's decision to atomize the workforce resulted in widespread unemployment and economic hardship.
- The powerful explosion atomized the building, reducing it to rubble and dust.