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Particulate

/pɑɹˈtɪkjʊlət/

(chiefly in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.

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📖 Definitions of "Particulate"

noun

1
(chiefly in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.
"Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts."

adjective

1
Composed of separate particles.
"particulate air pollution"
2
Pertaining to heritable characteristics which are attributable discretely to either one or another of an offspring's parents, rather than a blend of the two.

↔️ Antonyms of "Particulate"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
nonparticulate	Not particulate.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Particulate"

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Word	Definition
dustnoun	Fine particles.
ashnoun	Solid remains of a fire.
parcelnoun	A package wrapped for shipment.
particlenoun	A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.
suspended	Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.
rspnoun	(finance) Initialism of retirement savings plan.
dropletsnoun	A very small drop.
flecksnoun	A small spot or streak; a speckle.
particles	a 2019 French-Swiss co-produced drama film directed by Blaise Harrison.
specksnoun	A tiny spot or particle, especially of dirt.
dustlike	Resembling dust.
granular	Consisting of, or resembling, granules or grains.
grainy	Resembling grains; granular.
powdery	Having a lot of powder.
powdered	which has been made into a powder
dustynoun	Covered with dust.
pulverized	consisting of fine particles
granulated	Formed into, or composed of granules
granulosenoun	granular
gritty	Spirited; resolute; unyielding.