com·mi·nute (k m  -n t , -nyt)tr.v. com·mi·nut·ed, com·mi·nut·ing, com·mi·nutes To reduce to powder; pulverize. [Latin comminuere, commin  t- : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + minuere, to lessen; see mei-2 in Indo-European roots.]com mi·nution n. |
comminute [ˈkɒmɪˌnjuːt]
vb
1. (Medicine) to break (a bone) into several small fragments
2. (Law) to divide (property) into small lots
3. (tr) to pulverize
[from Latin comminuere, from com- (intensive) + minuere to reduce; related to minor]
comminution n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | comminute - reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic" pulp - reduce to pulp; "pulp fruit"; "pulp wood" pestle - grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar; "pestle the garlic" mill - grind with a mill; "mill grain" fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize, break up - break or cause to break into pieces; "The plate fragmented" |
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