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atomise

atomised; atomising

Definitions of atomise
  1. verb
    break up into small particles
    synonyms: atomize
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    type of:
    break up, fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize
    break or cause to break into pieces
  2. verb
    spray very finely
    synonyms: atomize
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    type of:
    spray
    scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
  3. verb
    strike at with firepower or bombs
    synonyms: atomize, nuke, zap
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    type of:
    bomb, bombard
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
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