Comminute(v. t.) To reduce to minute particles, or to a fine powder; to pulverize; to triturate; to grind; as, to comminute chalk or bones; to comminute food with the teeth.
Comminuted(imp. & p. p.) of Comminute
Comminuting(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Comminute
Comminution(n.) The act of reducing to a fine powder or to small particles; pulverization; the state of being comminuted.
Comminution(n.) Fracture (of a bone) into a number of pieces.
Comminution(n.) Gradual diminution by the removal of small particles at a time; a lessening; a wearing away.
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