atomizer
|at/o/miz/er|
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/ˈætəˌmaɪzər/
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/ˈætəˌmaɪzə/
fine spray device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'atomizer' originates from the word 'atom,' which comes from the Greek word 'atomos,' meaning 'indivisible.'
Historical Evolution
'atomos' transformed into the Latin word 'atomus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'atom' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to something indivisible, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a device that breaks liquid into fine particles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/07 15:43