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atomizing

atomizing is the present participle and gerund of atomize.

Meaning of atomize

Verb

atomize (third-person singular simple present atomizes, present participle atomizing, simple past and past participle atomized)

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

Questions about atomizing

What is atomizing the present participle and gerund of?
Atomizing is the present participle and gerund of atomize.

Words near atomizing in the dictionary

  1. atomize
  2. atomized
  3. atomizer
  4. atomizers
  5. atomizes
  6. atomizing
  7. atomless
  8. atomlessness
  9. atomlike
  10. atomograd
  11. atomograds

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