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neb·u·lize

 (nĕb′yə-līz′)
tr.v. neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing, neb·u·liz·es
1. To convert (a liquid) to a fine spray; atomize.
2. To treat with a medicated spray.

neb′u·li·za′tion (-lĭ-zā′shən) n.
neb′u·liz′er n.
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Translations

neb·u·li·za·tion

n. nebulización, atomización, conversión de un líquido a una nube de vapor.
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nebulization

n nebulización f
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