pulverization

/ˌpʌlvərəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of crushing or grinding something into very small pieces or powder.
    • Modern mills use high-speed rollers for the pulverization of grain.
    • The machine's pulverization process turns waste into reusable dust.
    • The pulverization of the ore is the first step in extracting the metal.
  2. Complete destruction or defeat.
    • The team's pulverization in the finals was a shock to their fans.
    • The company faced financial pulverization after the market crash.
    • The army's pulverization of the enemy stronghold was swift and total.