triturate
/ˈtrɪtʃəˌreɪt/
verb
- 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.