Trituration

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪˈtuˈɹæʃən/

Trituration (noun)

  1. The process of rubbing or grinding a substance to break it into smaller pieces and mix it evenly.
  2. In pharmacy, the careful rubbing of ingredients to help them combine and become easier to use.

Examples

  • Trituration helps grind ingredients to mix them evenly.
  • The process of trituration grinds spices to mix them well.