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1. (v.t.) comminute
to pulverize, as in chemical processing; triturate.
2. (adj.) comminute
powdered or crushed; pulverized.
Etymology: (1620–30; < L comminūtus, ptp. of comminuere=com-com - +minuere to lessen, akin to minorminor)
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1. (verb) grind, mash, crunch, bray, comminute
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
"grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic"
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1. (verb) comminute
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
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