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pulverizing

UK
/ˈpʌlvəraɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpʌlvəraɪzɪŋ/

Translations

pulverizingadjective
more pulverizing
Comp.
most pulverizing
Super.
UK
/ˈpʌlvəraɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpʌlvəraɪzɪŋ/
pulvérisantAu sens de « qui réduit en poudre, qui broie ».
The pulverizing machine was essential for breaking down the rocks into dust.
La machine pulvérisante était essentielle pour réduire les roches en poussière.
écrasantAu sens figuré de « dévastateur, qui écrase l’adversaire ».
The team suffered a pulverizing defeat in the championship game.
L’équipe a subi une défaite écrasante lors du match de championnat.
Synonyms
grinding
smashing
powdering
shattering
milling
comminuting
fragmenting
crushing
pulverizingnoun
pulverizings
pl
UK
/ˈpʌl.və.raɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈpʌl.vəˌraɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund used as a noun referring to the act or process of reducing something to powder.
pulvérisationAu sens de procédé de réduction en particules ou en poudre.
The pulverizing of the cocoa beans is an essential step in chocolate production.
La pulvérisation des fèves de cacao est une étape essentielle de la production du chocolat.
Additional translations
broyagePlus courant dans les contextes industriels ou techniques pour l’action de broyer.
pulverizeverb

pulverizing

Gerund

pulverized
Past Simple
pulverized
Past Participle
pulverizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/
US
/ˈpʌlvəraɪz/
pulvériserSens littéral et général.
The chef used a mortar and pestle to pulverize the spices for the dish.
Le chef a utilisé un mortier et un pilon pour pulvériser les épices du plat.
Additional translations
anéantirAu sens figuré, pour une défaite totale ou une destruction complète.
Synonyms
crush
reduce to dust
atomize
powder
mill
shatter
smash
grind
pulverizegerund / present participle

pulverizing

Used attributively, especially before nouns, with the sense of ‘crushing’ or ‘devastating’.
écrasantAu sens figuré, pour un effet très violent ou dévastateur.
Their team suffered a pulverizing defeat in the finals.
Leur équipe a subi une défaite écrasante en finale.

Definitions

pulverizingadjective
Relating to or capable of reducing something to fine particles or powder.
The pulverizing machine was essential for breaking down the rocks into dust.
Destructive or crushing in nature.
The team suffered a pulverizing defeat in the championship game.
pulverizingnoun
The act or process of grinding, crushing, or reducing something to fine particles or powder.
The pulverizing of the cocoa beans is an essential step in chocolate production.
pulverizeverb
To reduce to fine particles or powder by crushing, grinding, or pounding.
The chef used a mortar and pestle to pulverize the spices for the dish.
To demolish or crush completely.
The demolition team was hired to pulverize the old building to make way for new construction.
To defeat utterly or completely.
The home team managed to pulverize their opponents with a score of 10-0.
pulverizegerund / present participle
Having a crushing or overwhelming effect; devastating.
Their team suffered a pulverizing defeat in the finals.
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