Trituration creates a finer particle for nonsterile compounding by
a. using an additional ingredient in which the substance is soluble.
b. using a levigation agent, such as castor oil or glycering.
c. dissolving the solid ingredient with gentle heat.
d. rubbing, grinding and pulverizing a substance.
Answer: d. rubbing, grinding and pulverizing a substance.
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