Comminuting

/ˈkɒmɪnjuːtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of comminute; the process of reducing something into very small particles or powder.

Etymology

Present participle of comminute, from Latin comminuere. Used extensively in pharmaceutical, geological, and medical literature.

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Comminuting rocks helps geologists understand their mineral composition—finer particles reveal more about the rock's age and formation history.

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