nebulize verb. ['nɛbjʊlʌɪz] Also nebulise. L19.
[from NEBULA + -IZE.]
1. verb trans. Convert (a liquid) to fine spray, esp. for medical use. L19.

2. verb intrans. Become nebulous or indefinite. rare. L19.

■ nebuli'zation noun (a) the reduction of a liquid to fine spray, esp. for medical use; (b) medical treatment using a nebulizer: E20.

■ nebulizer noun a device for nebulizing a liquid L19.

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