atomisation UK
ˌætəmaɪˈzeɪʃən
See also: atomization (US)
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Definition of atomisation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
breaking apartTECH.UKdivision into smaller, discrete unitsTECH.UK
  • The atomisation of the company led to more specialized departments..
division fragmentation
2.
scienceTECH.UKprocess of breaking into fine particlesTECH.UK
  • The atomisation of the liquid was necessary for the experiment.
fragmentation pulverization
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Origin of atomisation

Greek, atomos (indivisible) + -ation (suffix)

Examples of atomisation in a sentence

  • Social atomisation can lead to a loss of community.
  • Atomisation is crucial in fuel injection systems.
  • The perfume industry relies on atomisation for fine mist sprays.

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  1. French:atomisation, pulvérisation, ...
  2. German:Zerlegung, Zerstäubung, ...
  3. Italian:atomizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:fragmentación, pulverización, ...
  5. Portuguese:atomização, ...
  6. Chinese:原子化, 雾化, ...
  7. Japanese:分割, 霧化, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْزِئَة, تَذْرِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָטוֹמִיזַצְיָה, רִסּוּס, ...
  10. Russian:атомизация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:атомізація, розпилення, ...
  12. Hindi:विभाजन, सूक्ष्मीकरण, ...
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