atomises

Turns to mist

Atomises is the British spelling of atomizes.

To atomise is to reduce something to atoms or fine particles—a spray bottle atomises liquid into mist.

Figuratively, it means to fragment or break apart completely: The explosion atomised the building.

Social forces can atomise communities, scattering what was once cohesive.

spray

mist

Fine airborne moisture

nozzle · spritz · fog · spatter · squirt · sprinkle · shower · moisten · perfume · fuel injection

Opposites
physical state/cohesion

atomisescoalesces

Blends into unity

solidifies · condenses · aggregates · agglomerates · clumps

unity/fragmentation

atomisesunifies

Combines into one

consolidates · integrates · combines · merges · synthesises

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