C1 verb Formal

ultrafinize

/ˌʌltrəˈfaɪnaɪz/

To process or refine a substance, typically a solid or powder, into extremely small or microscopic particles. This term is often used in industrial, chemical, or materials science contexts to describe the reduction of materials to a state finer than standard powders.

Examples

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1

You really need to ultrafinize the sugar if you want the icing to be that smooth.

You really need to ultrafinize the sugar if you want the icing to be that smooth.

2

The protocol requires the technician to ultrafinize the sample before it undergoes mass spectrometry.

The protocol requires the technician to ultrafinize the sample before it undergoes mass spectrometry.

3

I'm trying to ultrafinize this spice mix, but my grinder isn't strong enough.

I'm trying to ultrafinize this spice mix, but my grinder isn't strong enough.

Word Family

Noun
ultrafinization
Verb
ultrafinize
Adverb
ultrafinely
Adjective
ultrafine
Related
ultrafineness
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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Ultra' (beyond/extreme), 'fine' (small/delicate), and '-ize' (to make). It literally means 'to make extremely fine'.

Quick Quiz

To ensure the medicine is absorbed quickly, the lab must ______ the active ingredients into a nano-powder.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ultrafinize

Examples

1

You really need to ultrafinize the sugar if you want the icing to be that smooth.

everyday

You really need to ultrafinize the sugar if you want the icing to be that smooth.

2

The protocol requires the technician to ultrafinize the sample before it undergoes mass spectrometry.

formal

The protocol requires the technician to ultrafinize the sample before it undergoes mass spectrometry.

3

I'm trying to ultrafinize this spice mix, but my grinder isn't strong enough.

informal

I'm trying to ultrafinize this spice mix, but my grinder isn't strong enough.

4

Advancements in nanotechnology allow researchers to ultrafinize carbon structures to an unprecedented degree.

academic

Advancements in nanotechnology allow researchers to ultrafinize carbon structures to an unprecedented degree.

5

Our proprietary method to ultrafinize pigments gives our paint a more vibrant and consistent finish.

business

Our proprietary method to ultrafinize pigments gives our paint a more vibrant and consistent finish.

Word Family

Noun
ultrafinization
Verb
ultrafinize
Adverb
ultrafinely
Adjective
ultrafine
Related
ultrafineness

Common Collocations

ultrafinize particles ultrafinize particles
ultrafinize the powder ultrafinize the powder
process to ultrafinize process to ultrafinize
mechanically ultrafinize mechanically ultrafinize
ultrafinize for analysis ultrafinize for analysis

Common Phrases

ultrafinize to specification

ultrafinize to specification

strive to ultrafinize

strive to ultrafinize

ultrafinized for precision

ultrafinized for precision

Often Confused With

ultrafinize vs refine

Refine is a general term for purifying or improving, while ultrafinize specifically refers to reducing particle size.

ultrafinize vs pulverize

Pulverize implies crushing into a powder, but ultrafinize implies an even higher level of precision and minuteness.

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Usage Notes

This word is highly technical and is most commonly found in manufacturing, materials science, or high-end culinary arts. It is treated as a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use this word when they simply mean 'to grind' or 'to crush'; it should be reserved for contexts where the resulting particles are exceptionally small.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Ultra' (beyond/extreme), 'fine' (small/delicate), and '-ize' (to make). It literally means 'to make extremely fine'.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'ultra' (beyond) combined with the Old French 'fin' (end/perfected) and the Greek-derived suffix '-ize'.

Grammar Patterns

ultrafinize + [noun/object] ultrafinized (past participle used as adjective)

Quick Quiz

To ensure the medicine is absorbed quickly, the lab must ______ the active ingredients into a nano-powder.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ultrafinize

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