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par⋅tic⋅u⋅late

  [per-tik-yuh-lit, -leyt, puh-tik-, pahr-]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or composed of distinct particles.
–noun
2. a separate and distinct particle.
3. a material composed of such particles.
4. particulates,
a. the aggregate of such particles, esp. as produced by one source: tests to analyze diesel particulates.
b. Meteorology. solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere, esp. pollutants.
Origin:
1870–75; < NL particulātus, equiv. to L particul(a) particle + -ātus -ate 1
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Main Entry: 2particulate
Function: noun
: a particulate substance particulates by car engines> particulates in the cell>
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particulate par·tic·u·late (pər-tĭk'yə-lĭt, -lāt', pär-)
adj.
Of or occurring in the form of fine particles. n.
A particulate substance.

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particulate   (pər-tĭk'yə-lĭt)  Pronunciation Key 
Adjective   Formed of very small, separate particles. Dust and soot are forms of particulate matter.

Noun  

  1. A very small particle, as of dust or soot. Particulates that are given off by the burning of oil, gasoline, and other fuels can remain suspended in the atmosphere for long periods, where they are a major component of air pollution and smog.

  2. A substance or suspension composed of such particles, such as sand or smoke.


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