I. ˈtrichəˌrāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin trituratus, past participle of triturare to thresh, from Latin tritura act of rubbing or threshing, from tritus (past participle of terere to rub, grind) + -ura -ure — more at throw
1. : rub , grind , bruise , masticate
triturate one's food
2. : to rub or grind to a very fine or impalpable powder : pulverize and comminute thoroughly
triturate a drug with a diluent
II. -_rə̇t noun
( -s )
: a triturated substance : trituration 2