particulate

  1. Noun.  any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.
  2. Noun.  any solid or liquid suspended in air or free to suspend in air.
  3. Adjective.  Comprised of particles; as, ''particulate matter''.

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