Answer the following questions briefly

1. Write the definitions of * Comminution and * Calcination

Comminution is defined as the reduction of solid materials from one average particle size to a smaller average particle size through various methods which include crushing, grinding, cutting, vibrating etc,

Calcination is also defined as a thermal treatment process in the absence or limited supply of air or oxygen applied to ores and other solid materials to bring about a thermal (heat) decomposition.