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Micronize

/ˈmaɪ.krə.naɪz/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    To reduce a substance to microscopic or near-microscopic size.

    "The pharmaceutical company aims to micronize the active ingredients to enhance absorption."
  2. 2

    To process materials into fine particles for improved performance in various applications.

    "Micronizing the powder improved its solubility in water."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'micronize' is derived from the prefix 'micro-', meaning small, and the verb 'ionize', which comes from the Greek 'ion', meaning 'going'. It emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in scientific contexts related to the reduction of particle size.

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