Definitions

1. verb

to reduce something to small pieces or powder, typically by crushing or grinding

“The machine was designed to triturate the stone into dust.”

2. verb

to break down or grind something into a fine powder

“The pharmacist triturated the medicine to make it easier to swallow.”

3. noun

the act of reducing something to small pieces or powder

“Trituration is a key process in the production of certain types of cement.”