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A Wedgwood mortar and pestle are typically used for grinding and mixing dry substances, such as herbs, spices, and powders. It is not recommended to mix liquids or wet ingredients in a Wedgwood mortar and pestle as it could damage the ceramic material.
A mortar and pestle are used to grind substances into smaller particles.
The dictionary definition of a pestle is: a heavy tool with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances such as spices or drugs, typically in a mortar. In other words, a pestle is use to grind small quantities of substances into a powder.
I purchased a mortar, without pestle, for $20.00 in April of 2009 in the US state of Minnesota. It is marked: WEDGWOOD BEST COMPOSITION and also bears the number 4, all impressed in the bottom.
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Context clues for the word "pestle" could include phrases or descriptions related to grinding, crushing, pounding, or pulverizing ingredients or substances. These clues might be found in sentences mentioning mortar and pestle sets, traditional medicine preparation, or cooking techniques that involve the use of a grinding tool.
Mortar is a very hard bowl in which softer substances are ground or pounded to a powder with a pestle. This site has a picture: http://bowerykitchens.com/bgmp-80.html
Chemicals are ground into powder using a mortar and pestle.
A mortar and pestle function primarily as a type of lever. The pestle acts as the lever arm, while the mortar serves as the fulcrum. When the pestle is pushed down into the mortar, it exerts force on the material inside, effectively grinding or crushing it. This simple machine allows for the efficient processing of substances, such as herbs and spices.
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A mortar and pestle made of glass is typically used for grinding and crushing substances into fine powders or pastes. It is commonly used in laboratories for grinding chemicals or in kitchens for grinding spices and herbs. Glass mortar and pestle are preferred for their non-reactive nature and ease of cleaning.
Homogeneous mixture contains substances that are completely mixed. It does not contain substances which cannot be mixed.