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

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.]

Anagrams for particulate »

1. catapultier

How to pronounce particulate?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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. Scott Landes:

   The entire state of Colorado has periodically received influxes of wildfire smoke over the past week, and particularly the eastern half of the state( including Denver). This has increased fine particulate concentrations( PM2.5) and also enhanced ozone pollution throughout the Front Range region.

3. Francesca Dominici:

   Fine particulate matter air pollution can be an additional vehicle for spreading the virus even faster.

4. Ashima:

   Few memories are deep seated like particulate matter...easy to inhale but never exhale fully!

5. Clifford Bassett:

   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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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