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Noun: atomisation  ,a-tu-mu'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,a-tu-mI'zey-shun [Brit]
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: atomization)
  1. Separating something into fine particles
    "The atomisation of the fuel in the engine improved combustion efficiency";
    - atomization, fragmentation
     
  2. Annihilation by reducing something to atoms
    "The weapon's atomisation capabilities were frightening";
    - atomization

Derived forms: atomisations

Type of: annihilation, division, obliteration

Encyclopedia: Atomisation