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