"Reduce to dust" = "turn into dust". (In practice, we often use "reduce A to B".)
Example: "The demolition crew reduced the abandoned home to dust".
In general, "reduce to" means "transform into", where this transformation is either
(1) from something greater to lesser or
(2) from one type of thing to a different type of thing.
Example of (1): "Reduce this fraction to lowest terms".
Example of (2): "Reduce geometry to category theory".
Example of both (arguably): "Reduce human emotions to chemical imbalances".
Note: "Reduce" is often used in place of "reduce to B". Pay attention to the context of the sentence to decide what "reduce to" means.
It means to reduce to fine dust, to crumble away to dust, to destroy or crush.
"Laid the dust" typically refers to the act of suppressing or settling dust by applying water or other materials to keep it from becoming airborne. This term is often used in the context of road maintenance or construction to reduce the amount of dust being kicked up by vehicles.
Yes, installing a vent dust collector outside your home or workplace can help improve air quality and reduce indoor dust accumulation.
You probably mean dust mites.
On average, a household can accumulate about 40 pounds of dust in a year. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help reduce dust buildup.
A particle of dust
You can use anti-static sprays or dryer sheets to reduce static and prevent dust from sticking to surfaces. Additionally, keeping humidity levels stable in your home or using an air purifier with an ionizer can help reduce static electricity buildup and dust attraction.
nothing is forever
Wet the dust. It will blow when it dries again, but if it is a dusty dirt road, building an asphalt road would prevent the dust blowing. Or if it is ground, planting vegetation such as grass would reduce the levels of dust.
crush mean to break into very small pieces (just trun any thing to powder like form)
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To effectively reduce the presence of silica dust in your home, you can use a vacuum with a HEPA filter, regularly clean and dust surfaces, use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces instead of dry dusting, and ensure proper ventilation in areas where silica dust may be present. Additionally, consider using a respirator mask when working with materials that may produce silica dust.