Comminute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒ.mɪ.njuːt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Comminute is a verb meaning (transitive) To pulverize; to smash.
Meaning
(transitive) To pulverize; to smash.
More Meanings
- (medicine) To cause fragmentation (of bone).
- (transitive) To break into smaller portions.
- Pulverized material.
Example Sentences
The drink contains lemon comminute.
Such mills are used for comminuting relatively soft materials, such as fruit and vegetable matter.
When using reduction forceps, care must be taken to prevent comminuting the medial epicondylar fragment.
In the past, there have been controversies over the use of bone graft in comminuted fractures of the forearm.
Word Forms
- comminutes
- comminuting
- comminuted
Synonyms for comminute
Depending on context, synonyms include grind, mash, crunch, bray.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grind, mash, crunch, bray, pulverise, pulverate.
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