Langimage
English

atomizer

|at/o/miz/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈætəˌmaɪzər/

🇬🇧

/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

Noun 1

a device for emitting water, perfume, or other liquids as a fine spray.

She used an atomizer to spray perfume on her wrist.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/07 15:43