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triturate
[trich-uh-reyt, trich-er-it]
verb (used with object)
triturated, triturating
to reduce to fine particles or powder by rubbing, grinding, bruising, or the like; pulverize.
noun
a triturated substance.
Pharmacology.trituration.
triturate
/ ˈٰɪʊˌɪ /
verb
(tr) to grind or rub into a fine powder or pulp; masticate
noun
the powder or pulp resulting from this grinding
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Other Word Forms
- triturator noun
- self-triturating adjective
- untriturated adjective
- ˈٰٳˌٴǰ noun
- ˈٰٳܰ adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of triturate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of triturate1
C17: from Late Latin ٰīū to thresh, from Latin ٰīūa a threshing, from terere to grind
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Preparation.—Triturate in the usual way.
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Preparation.—Triturate the pure metal in the usual way.
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Preparation.—Triturate in the usual way.
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Preparation.—Triturate in the usual way.
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Triturate, trit′ū-rāt, v.t. to rub or grind to a fine powder.—adj.
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