First Known Use: circa 1755
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1triturate
transitive verb trit·u·rate \ˈtri-chə-ˌrāt\
trit·u·rat·edtrit·u·rat·ing
Definition of TRITURATE
2
: to pulverize and comminute thoroughly by rubbing or grinding
— trit·u·ra·ble \ˈtri-chə-rə-bəl\ adjective
— trit·u·ra·tor \-ˌrā-tər\ noun
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Origin of TRITURATE
Late Latin trituratus, past participle of triturare to thresh, from Latin tritura act of rubbing, threshing, from tritus, past participle — more at trite
2triturate
noun trit·u·rate \-rət\
Definition of TRITURATE
: a triturated substance : trituration 2
First Known Use of TRITURATE
circa 1891
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