pulverulent Hear it!

pulverulent Definition

pul·veru·lent (pul veryo̵̅o̅ lənt, -yə-)

adjective

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

Etymology: L pulverulentus < pulvis: see pulverize

pulverulent Related Forms

pul·veru·lence noun