<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of, relating to, or composed of distinct particles.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a separate and distinct particle.</li><li>a material composed of such particles.</li><li>particulates, the aggregate of such particles, especially as produced by one source: tests to analyze diesel particulates.</li><li>Meteorology: solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere, especially pollutants.</li></ul>