trituration
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trit·u·ra·tion
(trĭch′ə-rā′shən)n.
1. The act or process of triturating.
2. The composing of a dental amalgam by mortar and pestle.
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trituration
(ˌtrɪtjʊˈreɪʃən)n
1. the act of triturating or the state of being triturated
2. (Pharmacology) pharmacol a mixture of one or more finely ground powdered drugs
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trit•u•ra•tion
(ˌtrɪtʃ əˈreɪ ʃən)n.
1. the act of triturating.
2. the state of being triturated.
3.
a. a mixture of a medicinal substance with lactose, triturated to an impalpable powder.
b. any triturated substance.
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