Question

Write the use of Mortar and pestle.

Answer 1

Definition.

Mortar: Mortar is a cylindrical vessel or bowl made up of porcelain in which solid substances are placed.

Pestle: Pestle is a heavy stick made up of porcelain used for crushing and grinding substances.

Uses

1. Mortar and pestle are used for grinding solid substances into powdered form.
2. They are used in kitchen to grind various substances like ginger, black pepper to form a paste.
3. They are used in laboratories for grinding chemical substances into fine powder