adj. Pertaining to heritable characteristics which are attributable discretely to either one or another of an offspring's parents, rather than a blend of the two.
n. Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To particularize.
adj. Having the form of a particle.
adj. Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc.
adj. Composed of particles; finely divided.
n. Matter composed of particles; -- often used in the pl..
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To make mention singly.
To particularize; mention.
Having the form of a small particle; taking the form of particles.
Of or pertaining to particles; produced by particles, as minute germs.
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adj. composed of distinct particles
n. 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)
Word Usage
"Let me show you a little bit of context here, comparing what we call particulate matter in big urban zone like Chicago, for example, 20 micrograms per cubic meter, versus Beijing, 260 micrograms per cubic meter per day."