verb
- reduces to very fine particles or powder; pulverizes into microscopic size
Usage: technical; third person singular present tense
Examples
- The pharmaceutical company micronizes the drug to improve absorption.
- This machine micronizes minerals for use in cosmetics.
- The process micronizes the material to less than 10 micrometers.
- Advanced technology micronizes particles for better bioavailability.
- The mill micronizes limestone for industrial applications.
- Heat treatment micronizes the ceramic powder effectively.