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Definition of nebulize

nebulize

/ˈnɛbjəˌlaɪz/
(UK: nebulise)
neb · u · lize
Adverb:nebulously
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Adjective:nebulous
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Past Simple:nebulized
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Past Participle:nebulized
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Present Participle:nebulizing
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nebulize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To convert a liquid into a fine mist or spray, especially for medical inhalation.

Example

"The respiratory therapist used a special machine to nebulize the medication so the patient could inhale it easily."

2

To make or become obscure, vague, or cloudy.

Example

"Complex jargon often serves only to nebulize the core argument of an essay."

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• Nearby Words

neatnik
nebo
nebula
nebulize
nebulizer
nebulous
nebulously

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from Latin nebula ('mist, cloud, or vapor') combined with the verb-forming suffix -ize.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nebulize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nebulize
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