comminute

/ˈkɑmɪˌnut/
verb
  1. To break or crush into very small pieces or powder.
    • The machine comminutes the ore into a fine dust for processing.
    • In the lab, they comminute the sample to analyze its mineral content.
    • The hammer comminuted the rock into tiny fragments.
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