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particulate

par·tic·u·late [ pər tíkyələt, pər tíkyə làyt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
of particles: relating to or consisting of separate particles



noun  (plural par·tic·u·lates)
Definition:
 
substance consisting of particles: a substance that consists of separate particles, especially airborne pollution

[Late 19th century. < Latin particula (see particle)]
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