comminute Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
    crunch; bray; mash; grind.
    • grind the spices in a mortar
    • mash the garlic

WordNet

Com"mi*nute transitive verb
Etymology
L. comminutus, p. p. of comminuere to comminute; com- + minuere to lessen. See Minute.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Comminuted; present participle & verbal noun Comminuting
Definitions
  1. To reduce to minute particles, or to a fine powder; to pulverize; to triturate; to grind; as, to comminute chalk or bones; to comminute food with the teeth. Pennant.

Webster 1913