1. to reduce to atoms or fine particles; to break up into very small parts
2. to convert a liquid into a fine spray or mist
3. to break up or destroy the unity of something, especially a social group or organization

Examples

• The machine will atomize the metal into fine powder.
• The perfume bottle atomizes the liquid into a delicate mist.
• The spray nozzle atomizes water for the garden irrigation system.
• The explosion atomized the building into countless fragments.
• Modern technology can atomize paint for even application.
• The policy changes threatened to atomize the close-knit community.
• Industrial processes atomize various materials for manufacturing.