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pulverize
('p/@/lv/@/,r/aI/z )

verb (v)

  • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust(verb.change)
    Example:
    Pulverize the grains.
    source: wordnet30
  • destroy completely(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand.
    source: wordnet30
  • become powder or dust(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • To reduce of fine powder or dust, as by beating, grinding, or the like; as, friable substances may be pulverized by grinding or beating, but to pulverize malleable bodies other methods must be pursued.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To become reduced to powder; to fall to dust; as, the stone pulverizes easily.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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