pulverization

2 definitions found

pulverization - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pulverization \Pul`ver*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. pulv['e]risation.]
     The action of reducing to dust or powder.
     [1913 Webster]

pulverization - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  pulverization
      n 1: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a
           solid that has been pulverized [syn: powder,
           pulverization, pulverisation]
      2: the act of grinding to a powder or dust [syn: grind,
         mill, pulverization, pulverisation]
      3: annihilation by pulverizing something [syn: pulverization,
         pulverisation]