Definition

Able to be crushed or ground into a powder.

Example

The pulverable material can be easily processed into fine dust.

Conversation

Did you know that some rocks are pulverable for making powder?

Really? I had no idea rocks could be processed like that.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how pulverable materials can be used in construction.

Absolutely! It’s amazing how many resources we can utilize.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pulverable → It is formed from "pulver" (from Latin "pulvis", meaning dust or powder) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "pulverable" means capable of being reduced to dust or powder.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pulver' which relates to dust, and remember that 'pulverable' means something that can be turned into dust.

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