Annihilation by pulverizing something

• The act of grinding

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The act of pulverize.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized [syn: powder , pulverisation ] the act of grinding to a powder or dust [syn: grind , mill , pulverisation ] annihilation by pulverizing something [syn: pulverisation ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1650s, noun of action from pulverize , or else from French pulvérisation , from Middle French pulveriser .

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pulverization \Pul`ver*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. pulv['e]risation.] The action of reducing to dust or powder.