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Particulate

Verb / pɜ:ˈtɪkjʌlʌt / Another word for particulate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Particulate means made up of tiny particles or pieces.

Synonyms & similar words

nonparticulate particulatematter powdery grainy granular dusty fragmentary powdered minute microscopic small fine tiny minuscule micro submicroscopic ultramicroscopic atomic molecular colloidal disintegrated crumbled

Example sentences

  1. The particulate matter in the air can be harmful to breathe.
  2. The scientist studied the particulate composition of the soil.
  3. The cake mix needed to be sifted to remove any particulate lumps.
  4. The construction site had high levels of particulate dust.
  5. The water was filtered to remove any particulate debris.

Quotes

  • The universe is built on a plan the profound symmetry of which is somehow present in the inner structure of our intellect. - Paul Valery
  • The world is made of particles, and consciousness is a kind of disturbance in the particles. - Deepak Chopra
  • There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot. - John Cage

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