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comminute1620s, from Latin comminutus, past participle of comminuere "to lessen, break into smaller parts," from com- "together" (see com-) + minuere "to make smaller" (see minus) [..]
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comminute(v) reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
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comminuteto reduce to small fragments, usually by mechanical means; cf. macerate.
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