particulate

UK /pɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lɪt/ US /pɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/
adj 2verb 2noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Composed of separate particles.

particulate air pollution

particulate matter

2

Pertaining to heritable characteristics which are attributable discretely to either one or another of an offspring's parents, rather than a blend of the two.

The rudiments of particulate inheritance were dimly understood already by the breeders of cattle and apples, but nobody was being systematic.

noun

1

Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.

Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts.

verb

1

To reduce to particles, make particulate.

Only after the explosion has particulated the poison and given it every opportunity to vaporize can any appreciable concentration of gas be present in the air.

The study proved that Sialon particulated smaller than 0.5 micron could be sintered without using any auxiliary additives.

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