PARTICULATE

particulate

(adjective) composed of distinct particles

particulate, particulate matter

(noun) 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)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

particulate (comparative more particulate, superlative most particulate)

Composed of separate particles. [from late 19th c.]

(genetics) 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.

Noun

particulate (plural particulates)

(chiefly, in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material. [from 1960]

Synonym: particulate matter

Anagrams

• catapultier

Source: Wiktionary

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Par*tic"u*late, v. t. & i. Etym: [See Particle.]

Definition: To particularize. [Obs.]

Par*tic"u*late, a.

1. Having the form of a particle.

2. Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc. [R.] The smallpox is a particulate disease. Tyndall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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