atomize
/ˈætəmaɪz/
verb
- To break something into very small pieces or particles, especially into a fine spray or mist.
- The machine atomizes the liquid medicine so patients can inhale it easily.
- You can atomize essential oils with a diffuser to fill the room with a pleasant scent.
- The nozzle atomizes the fuel so it burns more efficiently in the engine.
- To break a society, group, or system into isolated, separate parts or individuals.
- The new technology threatened to atomize the close-knit community by reducing face-to-face contact.
- Some fear that online echo chambers atomize society, making people less connected to each other.
- Economic changes can atomize a workforce, turning stable teams into freelancers.
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