Definitions for particulate
pərˈtɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, pəˈtɪk-, pɑr-par·tic·u·late

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. particulate, particulate matteradjective

   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)

2. particulateadjective

   composed of distinct particles

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1. Particulateadjective

   Composed of particles; finely divided.

2. particulatenoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. particulatenoun

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

2. particulateadjective

   Composed of separate particles.

3. particulateadjective

   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.

4. Etymology: From particulatus, from particula.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Particulateverb

   To make mention singly. Obsolete.

   Etymology: from particular.

   I may not particulate of Alexander Hales, the irrefragable doctor. William Camden, Remains.

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1. particulate

   Particulate refers to any substance composed of fine particles that can be dispersed in their environment. This substance may be solid or liquid, but is usually suspended in the air or in a gas. Particulate matter can vary greatly in size, origin, and chemical composition, and can originate from various sources including soil, organic matter, industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and living organisms. They are often categorized according to their size as coarse, fine, or ultrafine. Some particulates can have harmful effects on human health and the environment.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Particulate

   to particularize

2. Particulateadjective

   having the form of a particle

3. Particulateadjective

   referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc

4. Etymology: [See Particle.]

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for particulate »

1. catapultier

How to pronounce particulate?

1. Alex

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How to say particulate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of particulate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of particulate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of particulate in a Sentence

1. Sajal Gupta:

   Couples suffering from infertility need to exercise caution especially if they are residing in areas with high ambient particulate matter, relocating to areas with low contamination of particulate matter is an alternative to prevent adverse impact on fertility.

2. Eli Dickerson:

   Another thing that trees do for us is sequester pollution, on top of living in an area that might flood more, living in an area that's hotter, living in an area that also has more particulate matter and worse air quality, all of this can be addressed by trees.

3. Albert Rizzo:

   The particulate matter is what leads the airways to be a very fertile ground for uninvited infection like the Covid virus to get into our airway, the immune system is only geared up to try to fight the effects of a particulate matter and now it has a virus that it has to trigger against as well.

4. Mary Njenga:

   The temperatures inside the boilers of tea factories are so high, they are able to more fully burn the particulate matter and the carbon dioxide so that little is released.

5. Robert Kaplan:

   You've got a dramatic decrease in the soluble lead. What we're seeing though is particulate lead, which indicates that the system is unstable.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=particulate
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=particulate
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Particulate
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=particulate
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/particulate
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=particulate