01 v. t. To reduce to minute particles, or to a fine powder; to pulverize; to triturate; to grind; as, to comminute chalk or bones; to comminute foo…
imp. & p. p.
Comminuted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Comminuting
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1.
To reduce to minute particles, or to a fine powder; to pulverize; to triturate; to grind; as, to comminute chalk or bones; to comminute food with the teeth.
Phrases & compounds
Comminuted fracture —
See under Fracture.