1. the action of reducing something to small fragments or particles
Usage: formal; technical
2. a fracture in which bone is broken into several pieces
Usage: medical

Examples

• The comminution of the rock samples was necessary for chemical analysis.
• Industrial mills are used for the comminution of various materials.
• The accident resulted in severe comminution of the femur bone.
• Comminution is an important process in mineral processing.
• The surgeon had to repair the comminution fracture with metal plates.
• Pharmaceutical companies use comminution to create fine powder medications.