particulate

1 of 2

adjective

par·​tic·​u·​late pär-ˈti-kyə-lət 

also -ˌlāt

: of or relating to minute separate particles

particulate

2 of 2

noun

: a particulate substance

Examples of particulate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

To measure particulate concentrations at the Green fire, The Times followed U.S. Forest Service crews and carried two Atmotube PRO sensors. —Hannah Dreier, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025

The warnings mean ground-level ozone and particulate concentrations are forecast to reach dangerous levels. —Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025

Noun

Smoke presents a second hazard — carrying particulates, toxins, and heated air into wall cavities and living spaces. —New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025

According to the report, the 12-county metropolitan region has seen a significant decrease in particulate and ozone pollution, now ranking in the top 20% cleanest in the nation. —Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin particula

First Known Use

Adjective

1870, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1942, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing particulate

• particulate inheritance

Rhymes for particulate

• apiculate
• denticulate
• geniculate
• reticulate
• inarticulate

Kids Definition

particulate

noun

par·​tic·​u·​late

pər-ˈtik-yə-lət, 

pär-, 

-ˌlāt

: a substance made up of very small separate particles

Medical Definition

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

particulate

2 of 2 noun

: a particulate substance

emission of particulates by car engines

cytoplasmic particulates in the cell