triturated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trɪˈtʃʊəreɪtɪd/
KK: /trɪˈtʃʊəreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been ground down into a fine powder or small particles.
Example
The triturated herbs were used to make a potent medicine.
Conversation
Have you tried that new spice blend I got?
Not yet, but I heard it's really good when it's triturated.
Yeah, I think grinding it down makes the flavors stronger.
Exactly! I can't wait to use it in my next recipe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ground
crushed
pulverized
Antonyms
whole
intact
unbroken
verb
Definition
To grind or crush something into a fine powder or paste.
Example
The pharmacist triturated the medication to ensure it was properly mixed.
Tense Forms
Past: triturated
Past Participle: triturated
Conversation
Did you know they triturated the ingredients before mixing them?
Really? I thought they just chopped everything up.
Nope, they actually triturated them for a smoother texture.
Root Explanation
Triturated → It is formed from "triturare" (meaning to rub or grind) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "triturated" means ground or crushed into a fine powder or paste.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'grinding' ('triturare') something into a fine state — that's why triturated means something that has been ground down.
Visually Confused Words
untriturated
tartrated
triunsaturated
titrate
contriturate
trinitrate
trifurcate
tricurvate