PARTICULATE MATTER
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Particulate Matter.
Particulate Matter - as a noun
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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particulate15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
material10stuff11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The study found high levels of particulate matter near the industrial area."
"Inhaling particulate matter can cause lung damage."
"The air quality index measures the amount of particulate matter in the atmosphere."
"Wearing a mask can help filter out particulate matter."
"Wildfires release a significant amount of particulate matter into the air."
