powderize

• Verbe vieilli ou rare signifiant réduire ou transformer quelque chose en poudre ou en poussière.

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.

   Se réduire en poudre

   • 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.

   Synonymescrumbledisintegratemolderpowder

   Antonymescoagulatecrystallizehardensolidify

2. Make into a powderC1formal

   To break something up into small particles or dust.

   Réduire en poudre

   • 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.

   Synonymescomminutecrushgranulategrindmillpowder

   Antonymesagglomeratecoagulatecompactcongealsolidify