particulate

UK
/pɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/
US
/pɑrˈtɪkjəlɪt/

Translations

particulatenoun
particulates
pl
UK
/pɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/
US
/pɑrˈtɪkjələt/
The air quality report indicated a high level of particulates in the atmosphere.
Le rapport sur la qualité de l’air indiquait un niveau élevé de particules dans l’atmosphère.
particulesAu sens collectif, en particulier en environnement et en pollution atmosphérique.
Environmental regulations limit the amount of particulate allowed in urban air.
Les réglementations environnementales limitent la quantité de particules autorisée dans l’air urbain.
particulateadjective
more particulate
Comp.
most particulate
Super.
UK
/pɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/
US
/pɑrˈtɪkjəlɪt/
The air quality was poor due to the high levels of particulate matter in the atmosphere.
La qualité de l’air était mauvaise à cause des niveaux élevés de matière particulaire dans l’atmosphère.
Synonyms
particulateverb
particulated
Past Simple
particulated
Past Participle
particulating
Gerund
Rare; used transitively and intransitively in technical contexts.
particuliserTerme technique en chimie et en physique.
When the mixture is agitated, the solids particulate and remain suspended in the fluid.
Lorsque le mélange est agité, les solides se particulisent et restent en suspension dans le fluide.
particulatesnoun

particulate

particulates
pl
UK
/pɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪts/
US
/pɑrˈtɪkjəlɪts/
particulesTerme courant en environnement et en santé publique ; souvent employé pour les particules fines ou en suspension.
The city's air quality was poor due to high levels of particulates from industrial emissions.
La qualité de l'air de la ville était mauvaise en raison de niveaux élevés de particules provenant des émissions industrielles.

Definitions

particulatenoun
A minute separate particle, as of dust or pollen.
The air quality report indicated a high level of particulates in the atmosphere.
A small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant).
The factory was fined for releasing particulates into the air without proper filtration.
Particulate matter considered collectively as a pollutant present in air or water.
Environmental regulations limit the amount of particulate allowed in urban air.
particulateadjective
Consisting of minute separate particles.
The air quality was poor due to the high levels of particulate matter in the atmosphere.
particulateverb
To divide or break into minute particles, or to become so divided.
When the mixture is agitated, the solids particulate and remain suspended in the fluid.
particulatesnoun
Tiny particles or droplets in the air, such as dust, dirt, soot, or smoke, that can be harmful to health when inhaled.
The city's air quality was poor due to high levels of particulates from industrial emissions.