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particulate

[per-tik-yuh-lit, -leyt, puh-tik-, pahr-] / pərˈtɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, pəˈtɪk-, pɑr- /




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Particulate pollution levels on the biggest Ciclovía thoroughfares fall tenfold on Sunday mornings.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2024

Particulate pollution, including from wildfire smoke, is dangerous to almost everyone: pregnant women, young children, older people and adults with underlying conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2024

Particulate matter concentration levels are now five to ten levels greater than that recommended by the World Health Organisation, with the situation predicted to worsen as populations grow and industrialization accelerates.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2023

Particulate matter in the air is an especially big issue in sub-Saharan African cities.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2023

Particulate matter that is floating in the air is removed in the nasal passages via mucus and cilia.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022




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