English noun: pulverization | |||
1. | pulverization (substance) a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized | ||
Synonyms | powder, pulverisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | solid | ||
2. | pulverization (act) the act of grinding to a powder or dust | ||
Synonyms | grind, mill, pulverisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | compaction, crunch, crush | ||
3. | pulverization (act) annihilation by pulverizing something | ||
Synonyms | pulverisation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | annihilation, obliteration | ||