-atomizing-

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Anatomized p. pr. & vb. n. Anatomizing. ] [ Cf. F. anatomiser. ] 1. To dissect; to cut in pieces, as an animal vegetable body, for the purpose of displaying or examining the structure and use of the several parts. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To discriminate minutely or carefully; to analyze. [ 1913 Webster ]

If we anatomize all other reasonings of this nature, we shall find that they are founded on the relation of cause and effect. Hume. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A dissector. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The act of reducing to atoms, or very minute particles; or the state of being so reduced. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) The reduction of fluids into fine spray. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To reduce to atoms, or to fine spray. [ 1913 Webster ]

The liquids in the form of spray are said to be pulverized, nebulized, or atomized. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]