PULVERIZATION

pulverization, pulverisation

(noun) annihilation by pulverizing something

grind, mill, pulverization, pulverisation

(noun) the act of grinding to a powder or dust

powder, pulverization, pulverisation

(noun) a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pulverization (countable and uncountable, plural pulverizations)

The act of pulverizing.

Source: Wiktionary


Pul`ver*i*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. pulvérisation.]

Definition: The action of reducing to dust or powder.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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