Particulate
[per-tik-yuh-lit, -leyt, puh-tik-, pahr-] /pərˈtɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, pəˈtɪk-, pɑr-/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or composed of distinct particles.
noun
2.
a separate and distinct particle.
3.
a material composed of such particles.
4.
particulates.
/pɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt; -ˌleɪt/
noun
1.
a substance consisting of separate particles
adjective
2.
of or made up of separate particles
3.
(genetics) of, relating to, or designating inheritance of characteristics, esp with emphasis on the role of genes
adj.
1871, from Modern Latin particulatus, from particula (see particle). As a noun from 1960. Related: Particulates.
particulate par·tic·u·late (pər-tĭk’yə-lĭt, -lāt’, pär-)
adj.
Of or occurring in the form of fine particles. n.
A particulate substance.
particulate
(pər-tĭk’yə-lĭt)
Adjective Formed of very small, separate particles. Dust and soot are forms of particulate matter.
Noun
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