Synonyms

triturate

American

[trich-uh-reyt, trich-er-it] / ˈtrɪtʃ əˌreɪt, ˈtrɪtʃ ər ɪt /

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 British

/ ˈtrɪtjʊˌreɪt /

verb

(tr) to grind or rub into a fine powder or pulp; masticate

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noun

the powder or pulp resulting from this grinding

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Other Word Forms

self-triturating adjective
triturable adjective
triturator noun
untriturated adjective

Etymology

Origin of triturate

1615–25; < Late Latin trītūrātus (past participle of trītūrāre to thresh), equivalent to Latin trītūr ( a ) a threshing ( trīt ( us ) rubbed, crushed ( trite ) + -ūra -ure ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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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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Triturate, trit′ū-rāt, v.t. to rub or grind to a fine powder.—adj.

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