roller mill

noun

1. any mill that pulverizes, flattens, or otherwise changes material, as grain, by passing it between rolls.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roller mill¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Instead of grinding grain for feeding, we have what is known as a crusher which operates on the roller-mill principle.

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The feed is of the utmost importance to the correct working of a roller mill.

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The yield of flour obtained in a British roller mill averages 70 to 73% of the wheat berry.

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Before the roller mill appeared there was always bran in the flour and flour in the bran.

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The invention of the flour roller-mill (Fig. 14) is the last step in the development of the mill.

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