Question

What is the use of comminutors?

(a) To reduce the size of the particle

(b) To collect waste

(c) To commercialize goods and waste

(d) To increase the size of the particle

The question was asked at a job interview.

I would like to ask this question from Treatment Processes in chapter Effluent Treatment of Bioprocess Engineering

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) To reduce the size of the particle

The explanation is: Comminute defines to reduce the size or divided into small particles (comminuted) or it can be defined as powdered or pulverized.