Particulate

Quick meaning: Particulate is an adjective meaning Composed of separate particles.

Meaning

Composed of separate particles.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To reduce to particles, make particulate.
2. (ambitransitive, obsolete) Synonym of particularize.
3. (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.
4. (chiefly in the plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.

Example Sentences

particulate matter

particulate air pollution

Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts.

The fascia is then particulated, rechecked for sterility, and loaded into syringes that are vacuum-packaged.

Word Forms

• particulates
• particulating
• particulated

Synonyms for particulate

Depending on context, synonyms include particularize.

Antonyms for particulate

Common opposites include nonparticulate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dust, ash, parcel, particle, suspended, droplets.

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