Particulate Definition

pər-tĭkyə-lĭt, -lāt, pär-
particulates
adjective
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of very small, separate particles.
Webster's New World

(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.

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noun
particulates
A very minute particle.
Webster's New World
Particulate matter.
Diesel particulates; a high level of atmospheric particulates.
American Heritage
A very small particle, as of dust or soot. Particulates that are given off by the burning of oil, gasoline, and other fuels can remain suspended in the atmosphere for long periods, where they are a major component of air pollution and smog.
American Heritage Science

Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.

Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts.
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Noun

Singular:
particulate
Plural:
particulates

Origin of Particulate

  • From Late Latin particulatus, from Latin particula.

    From Wiktionary

  • From Latin particula a small part particle

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Particulate Sentence Examples

  • Or more probably it may be the weight of definite particulate structures in their vacuoles.

  • By stopping particulate at its source, it does not enter the airstream.

  • The excess oil is expelled from the exhaust muffler along with any other particulate in the air supply.

  • You can try replacing your cat's litter with a less particulate form, preferably a natural version such as pine or corn.

  • An integral strainer on the inlet side should prevent possible malfunction from particulate contaminants in the mains gas supply.

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PPAPAR

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ETEATE

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