v. t. & i. [ See Particle. ] To particularize. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. 1. Having the form of a particle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The smallpox is a particulate disease. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Composed of particles; finely divided. [ PJC ]
n. Matter composed of particles; -- often used in the pl.; as, the quantity of particulates in auto exhaust is strictly regulated. [ PJC ]