Meaning comminute
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comminute


1620s, from Latin comminutus, past participle of comminuere "to lessen, break into smaller parts," from com- "together" (see com-) + minuere "to make smaller" (see minus) [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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comminute


(v) reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
Source: beedictionary.com

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comminute


to reduce to small fragments, usually by mechanical means; cf. macerate.
Source: 140.112.183.1





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