particulate
UK/pә'tikjulit/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
A tiny separate particle of solid or liquid matter suspended in air or liquid, often as a pollutant.
微粒，颗粒物
adj.
Composed of or relating to separate, distinct particles.
微粒的，由微粒构成的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedparticulroot
+
ateto make, having
=particulate
Example Sentences
- 1.
Particulate matter in the air can damage lungs and cause respiratory problems.
- 2.
The filters remove particulate pollutants from the water supply.