Definition of particulate Particulate
/pɚtɪˈkjʌlʌt/ - [pertikyulut] - par•tic•u•late
We found 10 definitions of particulate from 5 different sources.
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What does particulate mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: particulates |
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| particulate - a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant) | ||
| particulate matter | ||
| material, stuff things needed for doing or making something; "writing materials"; "useful teaching materials" | ||
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| particulate - composed of distinct particles | ||
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Wiktionary 
- particulate (Noun)
Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material. - particulate (Adjective)
Composed of separate particles. - particulate (Adjective)
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.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- particulate (v. t. & i.)
To particularize. - particulate (a.)
Having the form of a particle. - particulate (a.)
Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc.
Wikipedia 
- Particulates are very tiny pieces of a solid or liquid that are carried floating in a gas. When the tiny pieces are solid, it is called a smoke. When the tiny pieces are liquid, it is called an aerosol.
Part of speech
🔤- particulate, noun, singular of particulates.
