Definitions

1. noun

An extremely small amount, especially of a substance, especially one that is the smallest unit of something

“The tiny drop of perfume was just a single atom of the fragrance in the bottle.”

2. noun

A minute or indivisible particle of matter, the smallest unit of a chemical element that still retains the properties of that element

“Atoms are the building blocks of matter and are found in all chemical elements.”

3. verb

To break something down into its constituent parts, especially at a molecular or atomic level

“The process of atomizing the liquid helped to create a fine mist.”

4. verb

To reduce something to a state of being broken down into its constituent parts, especially at a molecular or atomic level

“The scientist’s experiment successfully atomized the metal into its constituent atoms.”