particulate
[ per-tik-yuh-lit, -leyt, puh-tik-, pahr- ]
/ pərˈtɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, pəˈtɪk-, pɑr- /
adjective
of, relating to, or composed of distinct particles.
noun
a separate and distinct particle.
a material composed of such particles.
particulates,
- the aggregate of such particles, especially as produced by one source: tests to analyze diesel particulates.
- Meteorology. solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere, especially pollutants.
RELATED WORDS
gritty, homespun, crude, grainy, harsh, granular, impure, inferior, loose, lumpy, mediocre, rough, rugged, unfinished, unpolished, unprocessed, chapped, coarse-grained, rough-hewn
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Origin of particulate
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Examples from the Web for particulate
Burning charcoal generates hydrocarbons, particulate air pollution, wildfires, and carbon footprints.
P.J. O'Rourke: 27 Sensitive, Caring, Green, and Politically Committed Reasons to Ban July 4th|P. J. O’Rourke|July 3, 2014|DAILY BEASTNeither the particulate nor the chemical theories help us here.
Science and Morals and Other Essays|Bertram Coghill Alan WindleThese results of experiments are commonly understood to prove the particulate character of the agents so studied.
The result is a case of particulate inheritance—the single comb being inherited anteriorly and the oo comb posteriorly.
Inheritance of Characteristics in Domestic Fowl|Charles Benedict Davenport
British Dictionary definitions for particulate
particulate
/ (pɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt) /
noun
a substance consisting of separate particles
adjective
of or made up of separate particles
genetics of, relating to, or designating inheritance of characteristics, esp with emphasis on the role of genes
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Medicine definitions for particulate
particulate
[ pər-tĭk′yə-lĭt, -lāt′, pär- ]
adj.
Of or occurring in the form of fine particles.
n.
A particulate substance.
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Science definitions for particulate
particulate
[ pər-tĭk′yə-lĭt ]
Adjective
Formed of very small, separate particles. Dust and soot are forms of particulate matter.
Noun
A very small particle, as of dust or soot. Particulates that are given off by the burning of oil, gasoline, and other fuels can remain suspended in the atmosphere for long periods, where they are a major component of air pollution and smog.
A substance or suspension composed of such particles, such as sand or smoke.
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