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trit·u·rate | \ ˈtri-chə-ˌrāt 
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\triturated; triturating
Definition of triturate
(Entry 1 of 2)
triturate
nountrit·u·rate | \ ˈtri-chə-rət \
\Definition of triturate (Entry 2 of 2)
: a triturated substance : trituration sense 2
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triturable \ ˈtri-chə-rə-bəl \ adjective
\ adjectivetriturator \ ˈtri-chə-ˌrā-tər \ noun
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triturate
transitive verbtrit·u·rate | \ ˈtrich-ə-ˌrāt \
\triturated; triturating
Medical Definition of triturate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to pulverize and comminute thoroughly by rubbing or grinding
triturated the drug with a diluent
triturate
nountrit·u·rate | \ -rət \
\Medical Definition of triturate (Entry 2 of 2)
: a triturated substance : trituration sense 2
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The first known use of triturate was circa 1755
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