pulverize
verb
pul·ver·ize
ˈpəl-və-ˌrīz 
pulverized; pulverizing
1
: to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
pulverize rock
2
: to become pulverized
Examples of pulverize in a Sentence
The mower pulverizes grass clippings.
Bits of pulverized rock filled the air.
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Some families were unable to bury their loved ones, as some victims’ bodies were completely pulverized in the crash.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
On its main setting (there’s also a turbo button), the 750-watt motor pulverized frozen smoothie ingredients in a tall blending cup with ease.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
The Panthers have a pulverizing offensive line that opened up holes for running back Chuba Hubbard.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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“Pulverize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulverize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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pulverize
verb
pul·ver·ize
ˈpəl-və-ˌrīz
pulverized; pulverizing
1
: to beat or grind into a powder or dust
2
: to destroy as if by pulverizing
Medical Definition
pulverize
verb
pul·ver·ize
variants
also British pulverise
pulverized also British pulverised; pulverizing also British pulverising
: to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles
: to become pulverized
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