Definition

Capable of being crushed or ground into a fine powder.

Example

The rock is pulverizable, making it easy to use in construction materials.

Conversation

Have you tried that new spice that’s pulverizable?

No, I haven't heard of it yet. What’s it like?

It's great! You can just crush it into a fine powder for cooking.

That sounds really convenient; I need to get some!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

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

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be turned into 'dust' ('pulvis') — that's why pulverizable means it can be made into powder.

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