Sekirov Dictionary

comminute

UK /ˈkɒ.mɪ.njuːt/US /ˈkɑ.mɪ.njuːt/

verb 3
noun 1
forms 3

verb3

To break into smaller portions.
•
To pulverize; to smash.
- High temperatures required for reaction between components can result in loss of volatile oxides, while milling may not comminute powders sufficiently for complete reaction to occur on calcination. — 1991
•
To cause fragmentation (of bone).
- In the past, there have been controversies over the use of bone graft in comminuted fractures of the forearm. — 2011

noun1

•
Pulverized material.
- The drink contains lemon comminute.

forms

comminuted · comminuting · comminutes

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