1. reducing something to fine particles or powder by crushing or grinding
Usage: present participle of comminute; commonly used in medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial contexts

Examples

• The pharmacist is comminuting the tablets into a fine powder for the patient.
• Comminuting the ore improves its reactivity in the chemical process.
• The machine is comminuting the minerals to increase surface area.
• In fracture treatment, comminuting the bone fragments may be necessary for proper healing.
• The industrial mill is comminuting the raw materials into uniform particles.