— comminution , n.
/kom"euh nooht', -nyooht'/ , v. , comminuted, comminuting , adj.
v.t.
1. to pulverize; triturate.
adj.
2. comminuted; divided into small parts.
3. powdered; pulverized.
[ 1620-30; comminutus, ptp. of comminuere, equiv. to com- COM- + minuere to lessen, akin to minor MINOR ]