Pulverize

usgb/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/
verb

To crush or grind something into tiny particles.

The machine can pulverize whole grains into a fine powder.
Visual representation of "pulverize" - To crush or grind something into tiny particles

Often appears as...

  • pulverize into powder
  • pulverize the grain
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Physical Process

Used when describing the act of physically breaking down objects.

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Archaeologists often pulverize soil samples to analyze micro-fossils.
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Complete Transformation

Implies the object changes form completely, nothing left whole.

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The old building was pulverized to make way for a new park.
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