1. broken down into very small particles or fine droplets
2. isolated or fragmented into separate, disconnected parts
Usage: often used in social or political contexts

Examples

• The spray nozzle created atomized water droplets.
• The medicine was delivered through an atomized mist.
• Modern society has become increasingly atomized.
• The community felt atomized after the factory closed.
• The atomized fuel mixed better with air in the engine.
• Social media can create atomized individuals rather than connected communities.