Pulverize \Pul"ver*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pulverized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Pulverizing}.] [F. pulv['e]riser, L.
pulverizare, fr. pulvis dust, powder. See {Powder}.]
To reduce of fine powder or dust, as by beating, grinding, or
the like; as, friable substances may be pulverized by
grinding or beating, but to pulverize malleable bodies other
methods must be pursued.
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