particulate
Pronunciation:
/pɑɹˈtɪkjʊlət//pɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪt/noun
Definitions
(chiefly in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.
Example: Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts.
Synonyms:particulate matter
adjective
Definitions
Composed of separate particles.
Example: particulate air pollution
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.