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.
particulatesverb
To form or break into small distinct particles.
The chemical reaction caused the substance to particulates, creating a fine dust.
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.
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.