Found 2 items, similar to Particulate.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: particulate particulate n : a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant) [syn: particulate matter] particulate adj : composed of distinct particles [ant: nonparticulate]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Particulate Particulate \Par*tic"u*late\ (p[aum]r*t[i^]k"[-u]*l[asl]t), a. 1. Having the form of a particle. [1913 Webster] 2. Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc. [R.] [1913 Webster] The smallpox is a particulate disease. --Tyndall. [1913 Webster] 3. Composed of particles; finely divided. [PJC] Particulate \Par*tic"u*late\ (p[aum]r*t[i^]k"[-u]*l[=a]t), v. t. & i. [See Particle.] To particularize. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]