English Explanatory Dictionary

comminute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pulverize; to smash.
  2. To cause fragmentation (of bone).
  3. To break into smaller portions.
noun
  1. Pulverized material.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒ.mɪ.njuːt/ /ˈkɑ.mɪ.njuːt/ en-us-comminute.ogg

Word forms

comminute comminutes comminuting comminuted

Etymology

From Latin comminūtus (“crumbled, lessened”).

Related words

comminuible comminuted comminution comminutor

Derived words

comminuter
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