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