Defn: Of or pertaining to atoms; relating to atomism. [R.] It is the object of the mechanical atomistic philosophy to confound synthesis with synartesis. Coleridge.
ATOMIZATION
At`om*i*za"tion, n.
1. The act of reducing to atoms, or very minute particles; or the state of being so reduced.
2. (Med.)
Defn: The reduction of fluids into fine spray.
ATOMIZE
At"om*ize, v. t.
Defn: To reduce to atoms, or to fine spray. The liquids in the form of spray are said to be pulverized, nebulized, or atomized. Dunglison.
ATOMIZER
At"om*i`zer, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, atomizes; esp., an instrument for reducing a liquid to spray for disinfecting, cooling, or perfuming.
ATOMOLOGY
At`om*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Atom + -logy.]