PULVERISATION Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word pulverisation. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PULVERISATION
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| atomization | nounn | |||||
noun • separating something into fine particles • annihilation by reducing something to atoms | ||||||
| crushing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority adjective satellite • physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination | ||||||
| grinding | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • material resulting from the process of grinding • a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears) • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | ||||||
| milling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • corrugated edge of a coin | ||||||
| comminution | nounn | |||||
noun • (waste management) The breaking or grinding up of a material to form smaller particles. • The fracture of a bone site in multiple pieces (technically, at least three); crumbling. | ||||||
| pulverizing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust • destroy completely • become powder or dust | ||||||
| pulverization | nounn | |||||
noun • a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized • the act of grinding to a powder or dust • annihilation by pulverizing something | ||||||
| grind | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious • the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground • hard monotonous routine work • the act of grinding to a powder or dust verb • press or grind with a crushing noise • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together • work hard • dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading • created by grinding • shape or form by grinding | ||||||
| mill | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing • Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836) • machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing • English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873) • the act of grinding to a powder or dust verb • move about in a confused manner • grind with a mill • produce a ridge around the edge of • roll out (metal) with a rolling machine | ||||||
| powder | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized • a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks • any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder verb • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust • apply powder to | ||||||