atomise
Turn to mist
Atomise is the British spelling of atomize.
To atomise is to reduce something to atoms or very fine particles—a spray bottle atomises liquid into mist.
Figuratively, it means to fragment or break apart: The empire atomised into dozens of small states.
Social media has atomised public discourse.
Fragment gradually
- shatterFragment violently, suddenly
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- decomposeBreak into simpler parts
dissolve · disperse · erode · fracture · splinter · rupture · pulverize · annihilate
Convert to fine
- mistFine airborne moisture
- spritzLight liquid burst
- sprinkleLight scattering of particles
- diffuseSpread thinly throughout
aerosolize · dispense · nozzle · atomizer · aerosol · squirt · spatter · shower
crumble
Fragment gradually
decompose · dissolve · disperse · erode · fracture · splinter · rupture · pulverize · annihilate · demolish
nebulize
Convert to fine
aerosolize · diffuse · dispense · nozzle · atomizer · aerosol · squirt · spatter · shower · fog
segment
Distinct part of whole
break down · subdivide · fragment · dissect · analyze · decompose · reduce · granular · component · particle
evaporate
Transition to gaseous state
- sublimateRedirect impulses constructively
- gasifyConvert to vapor
- volatilizeConvert to vapor
steam · dissipate · boil off · aerosolize · nebulize · distill · fumigate · smoke · vapor · gas
atomiseunify
Combine into a whole
consolidate · integrate · federate · amalgamate · bring together
atomiseintegrate
Combine into unified whole
unify · synthesise · synthesize · systematise · systematize
- atomic bombFission-triggered mass destruction device
- atomic energyForce from split nuclei
- atomic structureInternal composition of atoms
- atomic powerEnergy from fission reactions
- atomic fusionNuclei merging into heavier elements
- atomic weaponBomb using nuclear reactions
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