pulverous

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pulverous

(ˈpʌlvərəs)

adj

consisting of tiny particles

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pulverous

adjective

Consisting of small particles:

dusty, fine, powdery, pulverulent.

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Pulverous particles got into the dishes, and Society's meats had a seasoning of first-rate footmen.

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If you think of multinational corporations as pulverous nations, the powers that be are slowly but surely recognizing the amazing political and economic force that design is.

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We are the sacerdotal clowns who feed upon the wind and pulverous pastures of poverty Djuna Barnes (1892-1982) was an unlikely figure in the movement.