1. the process of grinding or crushing a substance into a fine powder
Usage: technical; chemistry; pharmacy
2. finely ground or powdered substances produced by grinding
Usage: technical; chemistry; pharmacy

Examples

• The pharmacist prepared several triturations of the medicinal herbs.
• Laboratory triturations require careful measurement and grinding techniques.
• The chemist stored the triturations in sealed containers to prevent contamination.
• Different triturations were needed for various pharmaceutical preparations.
• The quality of triturations depends on the fineness of the grinding process.
• Students learned to prepare triturations using mortar and pestle.
• The triturations were analyzed for particle size and consistency.