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dust

noun as in tiny particles in the air

verb as in sprinkle tiny particles

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A construction worker told Reuters news agency he was pumping concrete into the building's lower floors outside when the building collapsed and ran away after seeing a large cloud of dust.

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Orchid seeds are as small as dust and do not provide any nutrients for the young plant to grow.

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Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to triggers such as dust and pollution.

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They are meant to collect the powdered tear gas chemicals, to keep the irritants from being tracked into the building on the soles of their shoes like dust.

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Toss them on a parchment-lined sheet, drizzle with a bit of butter, and dust with cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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