pulˈverīzable or pulˈverīsable (or /-īzˈə-bl/) adjective

pulverīzāˈtion or pulverīsāˈtion noun

pulˈverize or pulˈverise transitive verb

1. To reduce to dust or fine powder
2. To defeat thoroughly, destroy, thrash (figurative)

To turn into dust or powder

pulˈverīzer or pulˈverīser noun

1. Someone who pulverizes
2. A machine for pulverizing or for spraying

pulˈverous adjective

Dusty or powdery

pulverulence /-verˈū-ləns/ noun

pulverˈūlent adjective

1. Consisting of fine powder
2. Powdery
3. Dusty-looking
4. Readily crumbling

Pulver Wednesday or pulvering day noun (obsolete)

Ash Wednesday