A machine or device that reduces materials into very fine particles or powder by grinding, crushing, or breaking them apart.
From Latin comminutor, from comminuere plus the agent suffix -or. Modern English term used in industrial, pharmaceutical, and waste management contexts.
Wastewater treatment plants use comminutors to shred solids into tiny pieces—this preprocessing step prevents damage to downstream equipment and makes treatment more effective.
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