Trit"u*rate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Triturated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Triturating.] [L. trituratus, p. p. of triturate to thrash (grain), fr. terere, tritum, to rub, rub to pieces. See Trite.]
1.
To rub, grind, bruise, or thrash.
2.
To rub or grind to a very fine or impalpable powder; to pulverize and comminute thoroughly.
© Webster 1913.