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pulverize

pul.ver.ize \'p*l-v*-.ri-z\ vb [MF pulveriser, fr. LL pulverizare, fr. L 
   pulver-, pulvis)X dust, powder - more at POLLEN 1: to reduce (as by 
   crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particle s : ATOMIZE 2: 
   ANNIHILATE, DEMOLISH  : to become pulverized  - pul.ver.iz.er n