micronize

verb

mi·​cron·​ize ˈmī-krə-ˌnīz How to pronounce micronize (audio)
micronized; micronizing

transitive verb

: to pulverize especially into particles a few micrometers in diameter

Examples of micronize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Thankfully they’ve have been upgraded in recent years to be micronized so the white cast isn’t as noticeable. Holly Carter, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

micron

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of micronize was in 1940

Dictionary Entries Near micronize

Cite this Entry

“Micronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronize. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

micronize

transitive verb
mi·​cron·​ize
variants also British micronise
micronized also British micronised; micronizing also British micronising
: to pulverize extremely fine
especially : to pulverize into particles a few microns in diameter
micronized graphite
micronized penicillin
micronization noun
also British micronisation

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