Definition of "particulate" in English

adjective

1. Composed of separate particles.

   • particulate air pollution
   • particulate matter

2. (genetics) Pertaining to heritable characteristics which are attributable discretely to either one or another of an offspring's parents, rather than a blend of the two.

noun

1. (chiefly in the plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.

   • Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts.

verb

1. (transitive) To reduce to particles, make particulate.

verb

1. (ambitransitive, obsolete) Synonym of particularize.