English

Noun
en-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.

1. any solid or liquid suspended in air or free to suspend in air

Adjective
particulate

#comprise|Comprised of particles; as, particulate matter.

Derived terms
particulate matter

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• 2007-05-02 22:25 - 70.17.109.5 - /* Noun */ add solid or liquid in air defintion

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