powderize

• Veralteter oder fachsprachlicher Begriff mit der Bedeutung, etwas zu Pulver oder Staub zu zermahlen oder zu zerkleinern.

An obsolete verb meaning to reduce or convert something into powder or dust.

1. Become powder or dustC1formal

   To turn into a fine, dry substance similar to dust or powder.

   Zu Pulver werden

   • The old rock began to powderize after years of erosion.
   • Under extreme pressure, the material will powderize.
   • The dried clay will powderize if you crush it.

   Synonymecrumbledisintegratemolderpowder

   Antonymecoagulatecrystallizehardensolidify

2. Make into a powderC1formal

   To break something up into small particles or dust.

   Zu Pulver machen

   • The machine is used to powderize the minerals for industrial use.
   • They powderize the dried herbs to make a fine seasoning.
   • The process will powderize the limestone into a usable form.

   Synonymecomminutecrushgranulategrindmillpowder

   Antonymeagglomeratecoagulatecompactcongealsolidify