Atomisation

/ˌætəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The British spelling of atomization; the process of breaking something into atoms or very small particles.

Etymology

From atomise (British spelling of atomize) + -ation (suffix forming nouns from verbs). Derived from atom + -ise/-ize, using the Latin-based suffix -ation.

Kelly Says

Atomisation happens in spray bottles, fuel injectors, and even atomic bombs—breaking matter into tiny pieces is surprisingly common in both everyday objects and catastrophic processes.

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