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triturating

[v. trich-uh-reyt; n. trich-er-it]

trit·u·rate

[v. trich-uh-reyt; n. trich-er-it] verb, -rat·ed, -rat·ing, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to reduce to fine particles or powder by rubbing, grinding, bruising, or the like; pulverize.
noun
2.
a triturated substance.
3.
Pharmacology. trituration (def. 3).

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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1615–25; < Late Latin trītūrātus (past participle of trītūrāre to thresh), equivalent to Latin trītūr(a) a threshing (trīt(us) rubbed, crushed (see trite) + -ūra -ure) + -ātus -ate1

trit·u·ra·tor, noun
self-trit·u·rat·ing, adjective
un·trit·u·rat·ed, adjective
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triturate trit·u·rate (trĭch'ə-rāt')
v. trit·u·rat·ed, trit·u·rat·ing, trit·u·rates
To rub, crush, grind, or pound into fine particles or a powder. n.
A triturated substance, especially a powdered drug.


trit'u·ra·ble (-ər-ə-bəl) adj.

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