Pulverulent

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊɫvɝˈjuˈɫɛnt/

Pulverulent (adj)

  1. Having a dry, fine powdery texture, like dust that can easily spread or be blown away.
  2. Breaking down into very small particles rather than staying in solid pieces.

Pulverulent (adjective)

Examples

  • The wall had a pulverulent coating that looked like fine dust.
  • When I touched the surface, it left a pulverulent residue on my fingers.