Particulate

[pɑː'tɪkjʊlət;-eɪt;pə-] or [pɚ'tɪkjə,let]

Definition

(noun.) 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).

(adj.) composed of distinct particles .

Typed by Gilda--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t. & i.) To particularize.

(a.) Having the form of a particle.

(a.) Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc.

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