macinare
Macinare is an Italian verb meaning to grind or mill, that is, to reduce solid material to smaller particles through crushing, friction, or impact. In practical terms it describes activities such as grinding grains to flour, coffee beans to grounds, or spices to powder. The action is performed by a range of equipment, from simple manual grinders and mortars to electric burr mills, blade grinders, and industrial roller mills. The process itself is called macinazione; the result is described as macinato, for example farina macinata or caffè macinato.
In addition to culinary uses, macinare is used in other sectors including mining and chemical processing, where
Etymology and related terms: macinare derives from macina, a millstone or grinding instrument, with the suffix