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dust

/dʌst/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does dust mean?

noun, verb

Small particles of matter that are in the air or on a surface, often produced by the breakdown of solid materials. To remove or cover with dust.

Example

"The furniture was covered in a thick layer of dust after being left untouched for years."

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