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PTECH Pharmaceutics-I (General, Physical and Dispensing) QUESTION #2961
Question 1
Which process is used to reduce the particle size of a substance to a fine state by rubbing it in a mortar with a pestle?
  • Levigation
  • Trituration✔️
  • Pulverization
  • Sifting
Correct Answer Explanation
Trituration is the process of grinding a powder to a smaller particle size using a mortar and pestle.