PULVERULENT


Meaning of PULVERULENT in English

[ pʌl'vɛrʊl(ə)nt ]

■ adjective archaic consisting of fine particles; powdery or crumbly.

Origin

C17: from L. ~us , from pulvis , pulver- 'dust'.

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