Powderize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Become powder or dust; "When it was blown up, the building powderized".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- When a statue is left outside for years, it can powderize and lose its intricate details.
- The strong blast caused the once-intact monument to powderize instantly upon impact.
- Due to years of abandonment, the old ruins had begun to powderize, crumbling into dust.
- A single gust of wind can cause the fine sediment to powderize and create massive sandstorms.
- The asteroid disintegrated into space, its fragments breaking apart to powderize harmlessly.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- To powderize the entire batch of ingredients, you'll need to blend them at high speed in a food processor.
- If you're looking to powderize herbs, be sure to dry them thoroughly before putting them through a spice grinder.
- Carefully powderize the seeds into a fine powder for the best flavor.
- Grind the stones into small rocks and then powderize to make sand or aggregate.
- Use a pestle and mortar to powderize the coffee beans into a smooth, fine powder before adding it to the mixture.