Definition

The process of making tablets, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, by pressing powder into a solid form.

Example

The tableting process is crucial for producing effective medication.

Conversation

Did you know that tableting is a crucial process in making medicine?

Really? I had no idea it was so important.

Yeah, they compact the powders to form tablets during tableting.

That sounds fascinating! It’s amazing how much science goes into our medications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tableting → It is formed from "tablet" (from Latin "tabula", meaning a small flat piece or slab) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "tableting" refers to the process of making tablets, typically in a pharmaceutical context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tablet' as a small flat piece ('tabula') and remember that 'tableting' is the process of making those small flat pieces.

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