1. to reduce to minute particles or powder by grinding, crushing, or breaking into small fragments
Usage: formal; technical
2. to break or divide into small pieces or parts
Usage: formal; medical/legal

Examples

• The pharmacist comminutes the herbs into a fine powder for the medicine.
• The machine comminutes the raw materials before processing.
• A comminuted fracture occurs when the bone breaks into several small pieces.
• The blender comminutes the ice into tiny crystals.
• Industrial equipment comminutes waste materials for recycling.
• The mortar and pestle comminutes the spices into a uniform texture.