particulates

/pərˈtɪkjələts/ /ˈpɑːrˈtɪkjələts/

Meanings

noun

(chiefly in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.

Examples :

"Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts."

Related Words

exhibits noun

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪts/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪts/

An instance of exhibiting.

"The art exhibit was a major success, drawing thousands of visitors. "

negligible adjective

/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbəl/

Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.

"We found errors, but their effects were negligible."

chiefly adjective

/ˈtʃiːf.li/

Of or relating to a chief

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

liquid noun

/ˈlɪkwɪd/

A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

"A liquid can freeze to become a solid or evaporate into a gas."

plural noun

/ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈpləɹəl/

(grammar) The plural number.

"The plural of "cat" is "cats." "

abrade verb

/əˈbɹeɪd/

To rub or wear off; erode.

"The rough sandpaper will abrade the wood if you rub it too hard. "

engine noun

/end͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

"The ancient Romans used a powerful siege engine to break down the city walls. "

subdivided verb

/ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /sʌbˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

To divide into smaller sections.

"The large classroom was subdivided into three smaller rooms to accommodate the increasing number of students. "

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "