The workings of an atomiser and its myriad applications

All of us have had this experience at some point: you wake up, find out you're late for a class or meeting, clean up, put on some nice clothes, and run.

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When you finally get to where you need to be, you're sweating. You pull out a small deodorant bottle from your bag, give yourself a spray, and you're set. Wasn't that handy? The spray nozzle, also known as an atomiser, is a nifty piece of technology that creates a mist of particles from a liquid on demand. Liquids are easier to store whereas a spray spreads better. Thus some enterprising engineers invented the atomiser to allow you, and in fact many industries in the world, to make the best of both worlds.

What is an atomiser?