Murskattu

Murskattu is a Finnish adjective meaning “crushed” or “pulverized.” It forms the past passive participle from the verb murskata (to crush, break into pieces) and is used to describe materials or substances that have undergone a crushing process. The exact degree of size reduction is determined by context, industry standards, or accompanying descriptors.

In industry, murskattu refers to processed aggregates and rock products. Common terms include murskattu kivi (crushed stone), murskattu sora (crushed gravel), and murskattu betoni (crushed concrete). These materials are produced by crushers and screening equipment to specific particle-size fractions, and they are used in construction, roadworks, and civil engineering. The word may appear in procurement specifications and technical documentation.

In cooking and food preparation, murskattu describes ingredients reduced by crushing or pressing, such as murskattu valkosipuli (crushed garlic) or murskattu pähkinä (crushed nuts). The form is widely understood in recipe writing and kitchen instructions.

Related terms include murske (crushed material, aggregate), murskaus (crushing process), and murskain (crusher). Variants such as karkeasti murskattu (coarsely crushed) are used to express the texture or size of the particles.