HyperDic: pulverization

English > 3 senses of the word pulverization:
NOUNsubstancepulverization, powder, pulverisationa solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
actpulverization, grind, mill, pulverisationthe act of grinding to a powder or dust
actpulverization, pulverisationannihilation by pulverizing something
English > pulverization: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized.
Synonymspowder, pulverisation
BroadersolidMatter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
Spanishpolvo
Catalanpols
Verbspulverizebecome powder or dust
English > pulverization: 3 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of grinding to a powder or dust.
Synonymsgrind, mill, pulverisation
Broadercrush, crunch, compactionThe act of crushing
Spanishmolienda, pulverización, trituración
Catalanmòlta, pulverització
Verbspulverizemake into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
English > pulverization: 3 senses > noun 3, act
Meaningannihilation by pulverizing something.
Synonympulverisation
Broaderannihilation, obliterationDestruction by annihilating something
Spanishpulverización
Catalanpolvorització
Verbspulverizedestroy completely

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