pulverization

Other forms: pulverizations

Definitions of pulverization
  1. noun
    the act of grinding to a powder or dust
    synonyms: grind, mill, pulverisation
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    type of:
    compaction, crunch, crush
    the act of crushing
  2. noun
    a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
    synonyms: powder, pulverisation
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    type of:
    solid
    matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
  3. noun
    annihilation by pulverizing something
    synonyms: pulverisation
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    type of:
    annihilation, obliteration
    destruction by annihilating something
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