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Definition of pulverization

pulverization

/ˌpʌl.vɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: pulverisation)
pul · ver · i · za · tion
Plural:pulverizations
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Adjective:pulverizable
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pulverization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of reducing a solid material to fine particles, powder, or dust by crushing, grinding, or pounding.

Example

"The industrial mill uses heavy steel rollers for the pulverization of raw mineral ore into fine powder."

2

Complete destruction, demolition, or overwhelming defeat.

Example

"The championship match ended in the utter pulverization of the defending titleholders."

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• Rhymes for pulverization

• Nearby Words

pulse
pulsebeat
pulseless
pulverization
pulverize
pulverizer
puma

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin 'pulverizare', meaning to reduce to dust, from Latin 'pulvis' ('dust' or 'powder').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pulverization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pulverization
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