Rozdrcení

Rozdrcení is a Czech noun meaning the act of breaking something into smaller pieces or powder. It is derived from the verb rozdrcovat (to crush or grind). The term is used in technical, industrial, and everyday language and can also be employed metaphorically to denote a severe emotional impact or a crushing disappointment.

In geology and mining, rozdrcení refers to the mechanical size reduction of ore or rock to enable further processing. This is typically performed with equipment such as crushers and mills and aims to produce material with a suitable particle size distribution for subsequent steps like separation, flotation, or grinding.

In materials science and testing, rozdrcení is used to prepare samples by reducing their size to uniform particles, which facilitates analysis and characterization.

Metaphorically, rozdrcení conveys a profound emotional effect, such as heartbreak or a crushing blow, and is commonly found in literary and everyday language to describe a dramatic shift in mood or circumstance.

Etymology and related forms: the noun comes from rozdrcovat, with the ro- prefix indicating a reconsolidation or complete action. It is closely related to other Czech terms for size reduction and fragmentation that appear in industrial and scientific contexts.