Definitions

1. verb

to break down into fine particles or to convert into an aerosol, especially by spraying with compressed air.

“The firework atomised into a thousand sparkling fragments.”

2. verb (transitive)

to reduce or convert (a substance) into an aerosol or fine particles, typically by spraying with compressed air.

“The machine atomised the perfume into a fine mist.”

3. noun

the process of atomising a substance.

“The atomisation of the liquid produced a fine spray.”