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Definitions for: Comminute [v] reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic"
Webster (1913) Definition: Com"mi*nute, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Comminuted; p.
pr. & vb. n. Comminuting.] [L. comminutus, p. p. of
comminuere to comminute; com- + minuere to lessen. See
Minute.]
To reduce to minute particles, or to a fine powder; to
pulverize; to triturate; to grind; as, to comminute chalk or
bones; to comminute food with the teeth. --Pennant.
Comminuted fracture. See under Fracture.
Synonyms: bray, crunch, grind, mash
See Also: break up, fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize, mill, pestle, pulp
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