Meaning of the word pulverized in English

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pulverized

US /ˈpʌl.və.raɪzd/
UK /ˈpʌl.və.raɪzd/

Adjective

reduced to fine particles

Example:
The ancient ruins were almost completely pulverized by the earthquake.
The machine quickly turned the rocks into a fine, pulverized powder.

Verb

1.

to reduce to fine particles

Example:
The machine is designed to pulverize various materials into a fine powder.
The impact of the meteor was enough to pulverize the rock formation.
2.

to defeat utterly

Example:
The champion boxer managed to pulverize his opponent in the first round.
Our team was pulverized in the final game, losing by a huge margin.
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