particulate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun 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)
    particulate matter.
  2. adjective composed of distinct particles

WordNet

Par*tic"u*late transitive verb & intransitive verb
Etymology
See Particle.
Definitions
  1. To particularize. Obs.
Par*tic"u*late adjective
Definitions
  1. Having the form of a particle.
  2. Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc. R.
    The smallpox is a particulate disease. Tyndall.

Webster 1913