HyperDic: particulate

English > 2 senses of the word *particulate*:
ADJECTIVE	all	particulate	composed of distinct / distinct particles
NOUN	substance	particulate, particulate matter	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 > pronunciation
Sounds	pertih'kyahlaht
Rhymes	abbot ... zealot / Zealot: 372 rhymes with aht...

English > *particulate*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Composed of distinct / distinct particles.
Opposite	nonparticulate	not composed of distinct / distinct particles

English > *particulate*: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
Meaning	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).
Synonym	particulate matter
Narrower	dust	fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
Broader	material, stuff	The tangible / tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
Spanish	partículas