particulate

Meanings

• Adjective

  A small part or fraction of a larger whole.

  - "The particulate matter in the air can be harmful to human health."
  - "The report contained some interesting particulate findings."

• Noun

  A very small particle or granule.

  - "The paint was made up of tiny, particulate particles."
  - "The gold was in the form of fine, yellow particulate."

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Synonyms

particulate matter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with particulate
hare , repair , square , there , ware

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Variants

List of all variants of particulate that leads to same result
particulate , particulates , particulate inheritance , particulate inheritances , Mendelian inheritance

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'particulare' meaning 'pertaining to a part'.

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Trivia

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1. Particulate matter can be measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³).

2. The term 'particulate' is often used in scientific research to describe small particles or fractions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Air pollution: Particulate matter is a major component of air pollution and can have negative health effects.

2. Microbiology: In microbiology, particulate matter refers to microorganisms or other particles that can be filtered out of a liquid or gas.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'particulate' has been used to describe the intricacies of a larger whole, such as the complexities of a character or a society.

How to Memorize "particulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small part or fraction of a larger whole to remember the meaning of 'particulate'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'particulate' with the idea of a small part or fraction to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Part of a Whole' to remember that 'particulate' refers to a small part or fraction.

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