The act or an instance of atomizing.

plural of atomization

An instrument for reducing a liquid to spray or vapor for disinfecting, cooling, medical use or perfume spraying.

(philosophy) The ancient Greek theory that all matter is composed of very small indestructible and indivisible particles.

plural of atomizer

(chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic. / Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes. / Infinitesimally small.

(computing) An atomic operation.

present participle of atomize

plural of atom