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(pär tik′yə lit, -lāt′)

adjective

of, pertaining to, or consisting of very small, separate particles

Origin: < L particula, particle + -ate

noun

a very minute particle

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adjective

Of, relating to, or formed of minute separate particles.

noun

A minute separate particle, as of a granular substance or powder.
Particulate matter. Often used in the plural: diesel particulates; a high level of atmospheric particulates.

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Origin: From Latin particula, a small part; see particle

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