Pulverized Meaning in English
word · lemma: pulverize
ˈpəɫvɝˌaɪzd
PUHL-vur-ized
ˈpʌlvəraɪzd
PUL-vuh-rized
Definition
Reduced to tiny particles or powder, usually by crushing, grinding, or smashing.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or scientific; used for materials ground into fine powder (like minerals, food, debris). Collocates with 'rocks', 'herbs', 'remains'. Sometimes metaphorical for 'completely destroyed'. Not for liquids or soft blending.
Spanish: pulverizadoPortuguese (BR): pulverizadoPortuguese (PT): pulverizadoChinese (Simplified): 粉碎的Chinese (Traditional): 粉碎的Hindi: पिसा हुआ - चूर्णितArabic: مسحوقBengali: গুঁড়া করা - চূর্ণ করাRussian: измельчённый - превращённый в пыльJapanese: 粉砕された - 粉末状になったVietnamese: nghiền thành bột - tán nhuyễnKorean: 가루로 만든 - 분쇄된Turkish: toz haline getirilmiş - ezilmişUrdu: پیسہ ہوا - سفوف بنایا گیاIndonesian: dihaluskan - dihancurkan jadi bubuk
Example Sentences
The chalk was pulverized into fine dust.
basic
The cookies were pulverized to make the cake base.
basic
After the explosion, the building was almost pulverized.
basic
By the time I found the bag, the chips were completely pulverized.
natural
He added some pulverized spices for extra flavor.
natural
The remains of the meteor were pulverized on impact with the Earth.
natural