nebulized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈnɛb.jə.laɪzd/
KK: /ˈnɛb.jə.laɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been turned into a fine mist or spray, often used in medical contexts for inhalation treatments.
Example
The doctor prescribed a nebulized medication to help with my breathing difficulties.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more nebulized
Superlative: most nebulized
Conversation
Have you tried that new inhaler that uses nebulized medication?
No, I haven't! How does it work?
It turns the medicine into a mist, making it easier to breathe.
That sounds really effective; I might give it a shot!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
atomized
sprayed
misty
Antonyms
solid
dense
thick
verb
Definition
To convert a liquid into a fine mist or spray, often for medical purposes such as delivering medication to the lungs.
Example
The doctor nebulized the medication to help the patient breathe easier.
Tense Forms
Past: nebulized
Past Participle: nebulized
Conversation
I heard you were feeling sick last week.
Yeah, I was having trouble breathing, so I nebulized some medication.
That sounds tough! Did it help you feel better?
Root Explanation
Nebulized → It is formed from "nebula" (from Latin *nebula*, meaning mist or cloud) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "nebulized" means to make something into a mist or fine spray, often used in medical contexts for delivering medication.
Memory Tip
Think of 'nebula' which means mist or cloud, and remember that 'nebulized' refers to making something into a fine mist.
Visually Confused Words
uneulogized
unequalized