or Brit  at*om*ise  vt, -ized  or Brit  -ised  -iz*ing  or Brit  -is*ing  :  to convert to minute particles or to a fine spray <an atomized medicated powder>  at*om*iza*tion or Brit  at*om*isa*tion  n 
 
 
 
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