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pulverulent definition

pul·veru·lent (pul ver′yo̵̅o̅ lənt, -yə-)

adjective

  1. consisting of or covered with a powder; powdery
  2. crumbling to powder or dust

Etymology: L pulverulentus < pulvis: see pulverize

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