subsieve

adjective

sub·​sieve
ˈsəb+ˌ-
: of, relating to, made up of, or being particles small enough to pass freely through a 44 micron separatory sieve
the subsieve fraction of a clay
particles in the subsieve range

Word History

Etymology

sub- + sieve

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“Subsieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsieve. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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