The process of reducing something into very fine particles or powder; the state of being broken into small pieces.
From Latin comminutio, derived from comminuere. The noun form developed in Late Latin and was adopted into English scientific terminology by the 17th century.
In mining operations, comminution (grinding ore into powder) is the most energy-intensive step—yet it's absolutely essential for extracting valuable metals.
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