trit·u·rate
| \ ˈtri-chə-ˌrāt
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triturated; triturating
Definition of triturate
(Entry 1 of 2)
triturate
noun
trit·u·rate
| \ ˈtri-chə-rət
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Definition of triturate (Entry 2 of 2)
: a triturated substance : trituration sense 2
Other Words from triturate
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triturable
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ˈtri-chə-rə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
triturator
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ˈtri-chə-ˌrā-tər
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noun
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noun
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triturate
transitive verb
trit·u·rate
| \ ˈtrich-ə-ˌrāt
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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
noun
trit·u·rate
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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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