micronize


mi·cron·ize

verb \ˈmī-krə-ˌnīz\
mi·cron·izedmi·cron·iz·ing

Definition of MICRONIZE

transitive verb
: to pulverize especially into particles a few micrometers in diameter

Origin of MICRONIZE

micron
First Known Use: 1940

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