triturate

1 of 2

verb

trit·u·rate ˈtri-chə-ˌrāt

triturated; triturating

transitive verb

: crush, grind

: to pulverize and comminute thoroughly by rubbing or grinding

triturable

ˈtri-chə-rə-bəl

adjective

triturator

ˈtri-chə-ˌrā-tər

noun

triturate

2 of 2

noun

trit·u·rate ˈtri-chə-rət

: a triturated substance : trituration sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Late Latin trituratus, past participle of triturare to thresh, from Latin tritura act of rubbing, threshing, from tritus, past participle — more at trite

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triturate was circa 1755

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“Triturate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triturate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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Medical Definition

triturate

1 of 2 transitive verb

trit·u·rate ˈtrich-ə-ˌrāt

triturated; triturating

: to pulverize and comminute thoroughly by rubbing or grinding

triturated the drug with a diluent

triturate

2 of 2 noun

trit·u·rate -rət

: a triturated substance : trituration sense 2

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