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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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The filmmaker-and-muse duo pulverize through the original narrative by attempting not to imitate Kurosawa’s original film that is intrinsically a Japanese film — Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest joint is a Black New Yorker’s pride and joy.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 13 Aug. 2025
Garlic supplements usually consist of dried and pulverized whole cloves.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Remaining bones are pulverized and mixed with the compost, which is then put in another vessel and allowed to sit for another 30 days or so.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pulverize
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“Pulverize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulverize. Accessed 28 Aug. 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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