micronize
Reduce to particles
To micronize is to reduce a substance to extremely fine particles, typically a few micrometers in diameter.
The process is common in pharmaceuticals, where micronized drugs dissolve faster and absorb more readily: micronized progesterone, micronized creatine.
Industrial applications include pigments, minerals, and food additives.
The resulting powder is described as micronized.
pulverize
Crush to powder
atomize · triturate · granulate · homogenize · disintegrate · crush · sift · refine · emulsify · dispersion
pharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
- pigmentsColor-giving compounds
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
minerals · cosmetics · ceramics · agrochemicals · coatings · powders · additives · bio
micronizeagglomerate
Collected into dense mass
aggregate · consolidate · coalesce · clump · granulate
micronizereassemble
Restore to original form
reconstitute · solidify · bind · cohere · unify