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Pulverizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pulverizing

 

[ ˈpʌl.və.raɪ.zɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

grinding process

Pulverizing refers to the process of reducing a material to a fine powder or dust. This is commonly done in various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, to create a uniform particle size for better mixing or chemical reactions.

Synonyms

crushing, grinding, milling

Examples of usage

  • The factory is pulverizing the raw materials to ensure even consistency.
  • She enjoys pulverizing spices to release their full flavor.
  • The machine is designed for pulverizing concrete for recycling purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "pulverizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulverizando

🇮🇳 पीसना

🇩🇪 pulverisieren

🇮🇩 menggiling

🇺🇦 пульверизація

🇵🇱 pulweryzacja

🇯🇵 粉砕する

🇫🇷 pulvérisation

🇪🇸 pulverización

🇹🇷 toz haline getirme

🇰🇷 분쇄

🇸🇦 تكسير

🇨🇿 pulverizace

🇸🇰 pulverizácia

🇨🇳 粉碎

🇸🇮 pulverizacija

🇮🇸 mala

🇰🇿 ұнтақтау

🇬🇪 ფხვნილის ხახუნი

🇦🇿 pulverləşdirmə

🇲🇽 pulverización

Etymology

The word 'pulverize' originates from the Latin word 'pulverizare', which means 'to reduce to dust'. It combines 'pulvis', which means 'dust', and the suffix '-izare', indicating the action of making something into a specific state. The term has been used in the English language since the early 19th century, primarily in reference to the act of grinding or crushing materials into fine particles. Over time, 'pulverizing' has found applications across various fields, including agriculture for fine-tuning soil and in the pharmaceutical industry for creating powdered medications. Its evolution reflects the advancements in technology and processing techniques aimed at creating more efficient and effective materials in various industries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,835, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.