atomize vs nuke

atomize is not a noun while nuke is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
atomize	No	No	Yes	No
nuke	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, atomize and nuke are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of atomize include atomise, zap.

atomize (noun)	nuke (noun)
	the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb

atomize (verb)	nuke (verb)
break up into small particles	cook or heat in a microwave oven
strike at with firepower or bombs	strike at with firepower or bombs
spray very finely	bomb with atomic weapons