particulate

1 of 2

adjective

par·​tic·​u·​late pär-ˈti-kyə-lət 

 also  -ˌlāt

: of or relating to minute separate particles

particulate

2 of 2

noun

: a particulate substance

Examples of particulate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Every breath, it is feared, could contain the particulate residue of lithium EV batteries, asbestos tiles, lead, benzene and other volatile compounds contained in paint, plastics, electronics and furniture. —Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025

When outside, people should wear particulate respirators that have been tested and approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. —Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025

Noun

Importantly, the study found that even modest increases in fine particulate matter—at levels below current ambient air quality standards set by the EPA—resulted in reduced athletic performance. —Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025

Another unknowable factor is what substances the chemicals will encounter after they’re released in people’s homes, such as particulate matter. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin particula

First Known Use

Adjective

1870, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1942, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing particulate

• particulate inheritance

Rhymes for particulate

• apiculate
• denticulate
• geniculate
• reticulate
• inarticulate

Kids Definition

particulate

noun

par·​tic·​u·​late

pər-ˈtik-yə-lət,

pär-,

-ˌlāt

: a substance made up of very small separate particles

Medical Definition

particulate

1 of 2 adjective

par·​tic·​u·​late pär-ˈtik-yə-lət 

1

: of, relating to, or existing in the form of minute separate particles

dust, smoke, and other particulate matter

2

: of or relating to particulate inheritance

the particulate theory of heredity

—Julian Huxley

particulate

2 of 2 noun

: a particulate substance

emission of particulates by car engines

cytoplasmic particulates in the cell