'Triturate' definitions:

Definition of 'Triturate'

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  • Triturate \Trit"u*rate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Triturated; p. pr. & vb. n. Triturating.] [L. trituratus, p. p. of triturate to thrash (grain), fr. terere, tritum, to rub, rub to pieces. See Trite.]
  • 1. To rub, grind, bruise, or thrash. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To rub or grind to a very fine or impalpable powder; to pulverize and comminute thoroughly. [1913 Webster]

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