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triturate

[trich-uh-reyt, trich-er-it] / ˈtrɪtʃ əˌreɪt, ˈtrɪtʃ ər ɪt /
VERB
pulverize
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Mix, and triturate well in a mortar so as to mix perfectly, and make into twenty pills with mucilage of gum arabic.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous

Let the above be very finely powdered, then mix it with sufficient honey to make it into a smooth paste; triturate it until entirely smooth.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous

As it is certain that worms swallow many little stones, independently of those swallowed while excavating their burrows, it is probable that they serve, like mill-stones, to triturate their food.

From The formation of vegetable mould through the action of worms, with observations on their habits by Darwin, Charles

Yellow ochre No. 244, 10 parts; sienna earth, 1 part; triturate without melting.

From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Young, Daniel

Empty the sample of soil into the mortar and triturate thoroughly.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)




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