prill

/ prɪl /

verb

1. tr to convert (a material) into a granular free-flowing form

noun

1. prilled material

Word History and Origins

Origin of prill¹

C18: originally a Cornish copper-mining term, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

“I feel like they all stand conservative, and that’s where I’m leaning,” Prill said.

From Washington Post

In Chesterfield County outside Richmond, Alex Prill, 61, said she voted a straight Republican ticket.

From Washington Post

Over this weekend, Nassiri connected with Madina’s husband’s former supervisor, Tracy Prill, a 51-year-old who was a construction manager who supervised several projects in Afghanistan for Gilbane.

From Los Angeles Times

Prill, now in Arizona, said he is involved in helping several Afghans flee the country, including his former driver who saved his life after a Taliban bombing.

From Los Angeles Times

“There are so many good people that not only kept myself and others safe, they were putting themselves in danger so we could accomplish our mission,” Prill said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times