To reduce into very small, fine particles or powder by breaking, grinding, or crushing.
From Latin comminutus, past participle of comminuere (com- + minuere 'to diminish'). Used in pharmacy, medicine, and geology since at least the 17th century.
Pharmacists comminute tablets into powder form to make medicine easier for elderly patients to swallow—a small but essential medical practice.
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