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pul·ver·ize (pul′vər īz′)
transitive verb pulverized -·ized′, pulverizing -·iz′·ing
- to crush, grind, etc. into a powder or dust
- to break down completely; demolish
Etymology: MFr pulveriser < LL pulverizare < L pulvis, powder: see pollen
intransitive verb
to be crushed, ground, etc. into powder or dust
Related Forms:
- pulverization pul′·veri·za′·tion noun
- pulverizer pul′·ver·iz′er noun
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