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Grind a particle? Many, many more (7)

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I believe the answer is:

million

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'many many more' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'grind a particle?' is the wordplay.
'grind' becomes 'mill' (synonyms).
'a particle?' becomes 'ion' (I've seen this before).
'mill'+'ion'='MILLION'

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(Other definitions for million that I've seen before include "A thousand thousnad" , "A thousand thousands" , "Ten to the power of six" , "What mega means" , "A power of 1 Down" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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