On Monday, January 6, 2020 at 2:05:14 PM UTC-6, wrote:
>
> yes we are talking about the same thing. Oil however does not
> "atomize" as you say. Even when the nozzle is set to mist it will
> usually still come out in a stream.
>
atomize
[ˈadəˌmīz]

VERB
convert (a substance) into very fine particles or droplets.

Hmmmmmmm, that must be a phenomenon that only happens in your kitchen when
the oil comes out in a stream. I've got a pump spray bottle of PAM and it, indeed, does come out in a fine mist. Hasn't failed yet to lightly spritz
food.