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.