Definition of Pulverisation

1. Noun. A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized.

Exact synonyms: Powder, Pulverization
Generic synonyms: Solid
Derivative terms: Powder, Powderize, Powdery, Pulverise, Pulverize

2. Noun. The act of grinding to a powder or dust.
Exact synonyms: Grind, Mill, Pulverization
Generic synonyms: Compaction, Crunch, Crush
Derivative terms: Grind, Grind, Grind, Mill, Pulverise, Pulverize

3. Noun. Annihilation by pulverizing something.
Exact synonyms: Pulverization
Generic synonyms: Annihilation, Obliteration
Derivative terms: Pulverise, Pulverize

Definition of Pulverisation

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of pulverization) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pulverisation

pulture
pultures
pulu
pulus
pulver
pulverable
pulveraceous
pulverate
pulverated
pulverates
pulverating
pulveratricious
pulvered
pulverine
pulvering
pulverisation (current term)
pulverisations
pulverise
pulverised
pulveriser
pulverisers
pulverises
pulverising
pulverizable
pulverization
pulverizations
pulverize
pulverized
pulverizer
pulverizers

Literary usage of Pulverisation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Encyclopædia of Agriculture: Comprising the Theory and Practice of the by John Claudius Loudon (1831)
"pulverisation- ales. The mechanical division of the parts of soils is a very obvious ... pulverisation, therefore, is not only advantageous previously to ..."

2. An Encyclopædia of Gardening: Comprising the Theory and Practice of by John Claudius Loudon (1860)
"The first abject of pulverisation is to give scope to the roots of vegetables, ... pulverisation, therefore, is not only advantageous previously to planting ..."

3. Chemical Recreations: A Compendium of Experimental Chemistry by John Joseph Griffin (1838)
"Nevertheless, the mechanical operation of pulverisation is so essential to the ... Reiterated blows of the pestle, which constitutes pulverisation, ..."

4. Chemical Recreations: A Compendium of Experimental Chemistry by John Joseph Griffin (1838)
"First, I shall describe, under the head of pulverisation, the means of reducing solid bodies to small particles, an operation preparatory to all others. ..."

5. Practical chemistry by Stevenson Macadam (1872)
"... that the several modes of operating may be distinctly understood, the student should familiarise himself with the following operations: pulverisation. ..."

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