Triturate

[tritjureit]

Definition

(v. t.) To rub, grind, bruise, or thrash.

(v. t.) To rub or grind to a very fine or impalpable powder; to pulverize and comminute thoroughly.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Pulverize, grind, bruise, bray, levigate, comminute, grind to powder.

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Definition

v.t. to rub or grind to a fine powder.—adj. Trit′urable that may be reduced to a fine powder by grinding.—ns. Triturā′tion; Triturā′tor; Trit′urāture.

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