macinated
Macinated is a rarely used English term that functions as the past participle of the verb macinate. The key sense attributed to it is to grind or crush something, typically using a mill or similar grinding apparatus. In contemporary writing, the word is uncommon, and most authors would opt for more common verbs such as grind, crush, pulverize, or mill.
Etymology and related forms help place macinated in a historical or technical vocabulary. The form is linked
Usage and context are crucial for macinated. It may be encountered in historical scientific literature or in
See also: Macination, Milling, Pulverization, Grinding. Note that macinated is largely of historical or specialized interest