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particulate

Adjective

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

particulate(n = noun.substance) particulate matter - a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant); Array

is a kind of material, stuff

has particulars: dust

particulate, v. t. & i. [See Particle.].

To particularize. [1913 Webster]

particulate, a.

Having the form of a particle. [1913 Webster]
Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc. [1913 Webster]
"The smallpox is a particulate disease." [1913 Webster]
Composed of particles; finely divided. [PJC]

particulate, n.

Matter composed of particles; -- often used in the pl.; as, the quantity of particulates in auto exhaust is strictly regulated. [PJC]

particulate, adj. & n.
--adj. in the form of separate particles.
--n. matter in this form.

Etymology

L particula PARTICLE

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