comminution

Meanings

• Noun or Gerund

  The act or process of grinding, crushing, or grinding to a fine powder or smaller pieces.

  - "The comminution of ore is an essential step in extracting valuable minerals."
  - "The comminution of grapes is necessary to make wine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89321989"

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Synonyms

crushing , pulverization

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Variants

List of all variants of comminution that leads to same result
comminute , comminuted , comminutes , comminuting , comminution , comminutions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'comminutus', past participle of 'comminuere' which means 'to crush, grind, or beat small'.

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Trivia

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1. Comminution is a critical step in the production of many industrial products, including cement, pigments, and pharmaceuticals.

2. The process of comminution is also used in the field of geology to study the properties and composition of rocks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crushing: The physical process of reducing the size of particles through the application of force.

2. Grinding: The act of reducing solid materials into smaller pieces by applying force using various tools or machinery.

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Culture

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In literature, comminution is often used metaphorically to describe a crushing or devastating experience or emotion.

How to Memorize "comminution"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large stone mortar and pestle being used to crush and grind herbs or spices into a fine powder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'comminution' with the idea of reducing something to a smaller size or consistency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'C' for comminution, 'O' for 'act or process', 'M' for 'grinding', 'M' for 'crushing', 'I' for 'into', and 'N' for 'fine powder'.

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