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Webster 1913 Edition


Particulate

Par-tic′u-late

(pär-tĭk′ū̍-lāt)
,
Verb.
T.
&
I.
[See
Particle
.]
To particularize.
[Obs.]

Par-tic′u-late

(pär-tĭk′ū̍-lā̍t)
,
Adj.
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 1828 Edition


Particulate

PARTICULATE

, to mention, is not in use.

Definition 2024


particulate

particulate

English

Adjective

particulate (comparative more particulate, superlative most particulate)

  1. Composed of separate particles.
  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.
    • 1999, Matt Ridley, Genome, Harper Perennial 2004, p. 41:
      The rudiments of particulate inheritance were dimly understood already by the breeders of cattle and apples, but nobody was being systematic.

Derived terms

Noun

particulate (plural particulates)

  1. 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.

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