Comminutor

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A type of machine that grinds up solid materials, especially in waste treatment

    "First, underground pipes carry used water away from the hotels and offices and into a king-size garbage grinder (comminutor), two parallel screws whose threads are knife blades big enough and strong enough to mince any solids into tiny pieces."

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crushergratergrindermashermillmillstone

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"First, underground pipes carry used water away from the hotels and offices and into a king-size garbage grinder (comminutor), two parallel screws whose threads are knife blades big enough and strong enough to mince any solids into tiny pieces."

Etymology

From comminute + -or.

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