Comminute (Verb)
Meaning
Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The pharmacist had to comminute the pills into a fine powder before mixing them with the liquid.
- The chef carefully comminuted the fresh herbs to release their flavors and oils.
- To make the homemade curry paste, you need to comminute the spices and chilies in a blender.
- The mortar and pestle were used to comminute the dried flowers into a fragrant powder.
- The food processor can comminute the nuts into a fine crumb that can be used as a topping.