triturate

/ˈtrɪtʃəˌreɪt/
verb
  1. To grind, crush, or rub into a fine powder or paste.
    • The chemist used a mortar and pestle to triturate the crystals into a fine powder.
    • The technician triturated the dried leaves for the herbal remedy.
    • In the kitchen, you can triturate spices to release their full flavor.
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