pulverulent
consisting of dust or fine powder.
crumbling to dust or powder.
covered with dust or powder.
Origin of pulverulent
1Other words from pulverulent
- pul·ver·u·lence, noun
- pul·ver·u·lent·ly, adverb
Words Nearby pulverulent
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How to use pulverulent in a sentence
The pulverulent materials of glass, heated until they coalesce without melting.
It occurs pulverulent, and also compact, with a fracture somewhat lamellar.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreBy the combined action of heat and charcoal, it passes first into a red pulverulent oxide, and then into metallic lead.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreOn the heavy pulverulent gold which remains in the vessel, some more acid should be boiled, to carry off any residuary silver.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreAt the bottom of each balloon a nucleus of salt remains, surrounded with fixed pulverulent matter.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
British Dictionary definitions for pulverulent
/ (pʌlˈvɛrʊlənt) /
consisting of, covered with, or crumbling to dust or fine particles
Origin of pulverulent
1Derived forms of pulverulent
- pulverulence, noun
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