triturate
[ verb trich-uh-reyt; noun trich-er-it ]
/ verb ˈtrɪtʃ əˌreɪt; noun ˈtrɪtʃ ər ɪt /
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verb (used with object), trit·u·rat·ed, trit·u·rat·ing.
to reduce to fine particles or powder by rubbing, grinding, bruising, or the like; pulverize.
noun
a triturated substance.
Pharmacology. trituration (def. 3).
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Origin of triturate
OTHER WORDS FROM triturate
trit·u·ra·tor, nounself-trit·u·rat·ing, adjectiveun·trit·u·rat·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for triturate
triturate
/ (ˈtrɪtjʊˌreɪt) /
verb
(tr) to grind or rub into a fine powder or pulp; masticate
noun
the powder or pulp resulting from this grinding
Derived forms of triturate
triturable, adjectivetriturator, nounWord Origin for triturate
C17: from Late Latin trītūrāre to thresh, from Latin trītūra a threshing, from terere to grind
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Medical definitions for triturate
triturate
[ trĭch′ə-rāt′ ]
v.
To rub, crush, grind, or pound into fine particles or a powder.
n.
A triturated substance, especially a powdered drug.
Other words from triturate
trit′u•ra•ble (-ər-ə-bəl) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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