triturable

[ trich-er-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being triturated.

Word History and Origins

Origin of triturable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; tritur(ate) + -able

Example Sentences

Afterwards came Lyell, the geologist, who did not, however, confine himself to scientific research, but also analyzed the social deposits, and ascertained that Slavery was triturable.

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