verb
- reducing to very small particles or powder; grinding into microscopic size
Usage: technical; present participle of micronize
Examples
- The pharmaceutical company is micronizing the drug to improve absorption.
- Micronizing the mineral increases its surface area significantly.
- The process of micronizing coal makes it burn more efficiently.
- They are micronizing the pigment for use in high-quality paints.
- Micronizing titanium dioxide creates a smoother sunscreen formula.
- The laboratory specializes in micronizing various chemical compounds.