pulverulence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or characteristic of being powdery or dusty.
  2. Fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance.

Word forms

pulverulence

Etymology

By surface analysis, pulver + -ule + -ence.

Related words

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