comminution
/ˌkɑmɪˈnuʃən/
noun
- The process of breaking or grinding something into very small pieces or powder.
- In the kitchen, a food processor speeds up the comminution of vegetables for soup.
- The comminution of ore is the first step in extracting valuable minerals.
- The machine uses high pressure for the comminution of solid waste into fine particles.
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