triturate

triturate definition - medical

trit·u·rate (trĭchˈə-rātˌ)

verb
To rub, crush, grind, or pound into fine particles or a powder.
noun
A triturated substance, especially a powdered drug.

Related Forms:

  • tritˈu·ra·ble (-ər-ə-bəl) adjective

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