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Definitions for particulate
pərˈtɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, pəˈtɪk-, pɑr-par·tic·u·late
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Princeton's WordNet
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)
particulateadjective
composed of distinct particles
GCIDE
Particulateadjective
Composed of particles; finely divided.
particulatenoun
Matter composed of particles; -- often used in the pl.; as, the quantity of particulates in auto exhaust is strictly regulated.
Wiktionary
particulatenoun
Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material
particulateadjective
Composed of separate particles.
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.
Etymology: From particulatus, from particula.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Particulateverb
To make mention singly. Obsolete.
Etymology: from particular.
I may not particulate of Alexander Hales, the irrefragable doctor. William Camden, Remains.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Particulate
to particularize
Particulateadjective
having the form of a particle
Particulateadjective
referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc
Etymology: [See Particle.]
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Anagrams for particulate »
catapultier
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of particulate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of particulate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of particulate in a Sentence
Few memories are deep seated like particulate matter...easy to inhale but never exhale fully!
When you think about particulate matter, you might first think about dust, but we're talking about particles that are much smaller, it gets deep into your lungs and bloodstream. It literally shortens people's lives.
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.
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.
Anytime we can have an opportunity to improve air quality and, in particular, reduce particulate air pollutants from power plants it is a win-win for society at large.
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