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), n. Matter composed of particles; -- often used in the pl.; as, the quantity of particulates in auto exhaust is strictly regulated. [PJC]