particulate
pɑːˈtɪkjʊlət
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Definition of particulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pollutantTECH.small particles in air or emissionsTECH.
  • Particulates from the factory affected the air quality.
aerosol dust
2.
scienceTECH.tiny particles of solid or liquid suspended in a gasTECH.
  • The factory emitted a cloud of particulate into the air..
aerosol particle

Adjective

1.
particlesTECH.relating to minute separate particlesTECH.
  • Particulate pollution poses serious health risks..
particulate matter
2.
scienceTECH.composed of separate particlesTECH.
  • The air filter removes particulate matter from the air.
granular
3.
biologyTECH.relating to genetic inheritance of distinct traitsTECH.
  • The particulate nature of inheritance explains the distinct traits.
genetic hereditary
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Expressions with particulate

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very small solid or liquid bits released into the air from sources
Regulations now limit particulate emissions from diesel engines in the city.
device that removes tiny solid pieces from air exhaust or other fluids
The car's particulate filter reduces soot emissions from the diesel engine.
tiny particles suspended in the air
Particulate matter can cause respiratory problems.
component in diesel engines reducing emissions
A diesel particulate filter helps in meeting environmental regulations.
radiation consisting of atomic or subatomic particles
Particulate radiation is emitted during nuclear reactions.
not containing any tiny solid or liquid particles
The laboratory uses particulate-free water for experiments.

Origin of particulate

Latin, particula (particle)

Terms with particulate included in their meaning

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PMacr.
acr: particulate matter
tiny solid or liquid particles in the air
chemistry
particulate solid or liquid in a colloid
DPMacr.
acr: Diesel Particulate Matter
tiny solid particles from diesel engines that pollute air
HEPAabbr.
abr: high-efficiency particulate air filter
air filter that removes very small particles
HEPAacr.
acr: High Efficiency Particulate Air
air filter that removes very small particles from air
PM10abbr.
abr: Particulate Matter 10
tiny particles in air that can harm health
PM2.5abbr.
abr: particulate matter 2.5
tiny air pollution particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers
SPMacr.
acr: suspended particulate matter
tiny particles in air that can be harmful

Examples of particulate in a sentence

  • The study focused on particulates in urban areas.
  • The air quality was poor due to high levels of particulate.
  • Scientists measured the particulate concentration in the atmosphere.
  • The factory was fined for exceeding particulate matter limits.
  • Particulate filters are essential in modern vehicles.
  • Volcanic ash is particulate material.

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  1. French:particules, particulaire, ...
  2. German:Partikel, partikulär, ...
  3. Italian:particelle, genetica, ...
  4. Spanish:partículas, de partículas, ...
  5. Portuguese:partículas, particulada, ...
  6. Chinese:颗粒物, 颗粒的, ...
  7. Japanese:微粒子, 粒子状, ...
  8. Arabic:جُسَيْم, جُسَيْمِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֶלְקִיק, חֶלְקִיקִי, ...
  10. Russian:частицы, частичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:частинки, частковий, ...
  12. Hindi:सूक्ष्म कण, कणयुक्त, ...
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