jauhin

Jauhin is a Finnish noun that denotes a device designed to grind or crush substances into smaller particles. It covers equipment ranging from small kitchen grinders to large industrial milling machines. Common applications include milling grain to flour, grinding coffee beans, and reducing spices or seeds to powder or meal. The term can describe both manual and electric devices.

Domestic use includes manual hand mills and electric grinders for coffee, spices, and small quantities of grain. Industrial use encompasses larger equipment such as roller mills and stone mills used in flour production, as well as laboratory grinders used for sample preparation and research.

Operation and design of jauhin devices rely on cutting or abrasive action. Two main families are blade grinders, which use rotating blades and tend to produce variable particle sizes, and burr grinders, which use two abrasive surfaces to achieve more uniform results. Some mills employ grinding rollers or stones, such as stone mills, which can provide gentler milling of grains. Maintenance typically involves regular cleaning, keeping units dry after use, and replacing worn parts when necessary.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from the Finnish verb jauh- meaning to grind, with the noun-forming suffix -in to name the device. Jauhin is a generic term in Finnish for equipment that performs grinding, with context indicating the specific type or application. See also milling, coffee grinder, grain mill.