: a particulate substance
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Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
For particulate pollution smaller than 2.5 microns across, known as PM2.5, the report analyzed both daily and annual pollution levels.
—Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
Wildfire smoke contains high concentrations of PM2.5—fine particulate matter that can enter the lungs and bloodstream.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
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A resurgence in coal power plants would increase particulate pollution and carbon emissions, as well as toxic components such as mercury.
—Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
For particulate pollution smaller than 2.5 microns across, known as PM2.5, the report analyzed both daily and annual pollution levels.
—Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Wildfire smoke and dust plumes are composed of small particulate matter that can be harmful if inhaled, especially in those with underlying conditions, according to AccuWeather.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
Wildfire smoke contains high concentrations of PM2.5—fine particulate matter that can enter the lungs and bloodstream.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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“Particulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/particulate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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
Julian Huxleyparticulate
2 of 2 noun
: a particulate substance
emission of particulates by car engines
cytoplasmic particulates in the cell
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