particulate matter

Noun
  1. 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) (synset 114863609)
    is a type of: material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
    subtypes: dust - fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
    same as: particulate

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