pulverization vs pulverize

pulverization is a noun but pulverize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pulverization	Yes	No	No	No
pulverize	No	No	Yes	No

pulverization (noun)	pulverize (noun)
the act of grinding to a powder or dust
annihilation by pulverizing something
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

pulverization (verb)	pulverize (verb)
	make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
	become powder or dust
	destroy completely