particolato

particulate matter

noun par-tee-koh-LAH-toh Rare

Origin: From particola (particle), from Latin particula, diminutive of pars (part).

Also means

particulate

Usage Note

Particolato refers to tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in air or a liquid — the technical term for what is commonly called polveri sottili (fine dust, PM2.5/PM10) in air-quality reporting. It is always masculine. The plural particolati is used when referring to different types.

Examples

"Il particolato fine è dannoso per i polmoni."

Natural Translation

Fine particulate matter is harmful to the lungs.

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