pulverulent

adjective pul·ver·u·lent \ˌpəl-ˈver-yə-lənt, -ˈver-ə-\

Definition of PULVERULENT

: consisting of or reducible to fine powder

: being or looking dusty : crumbly

Latin pulverulentus dusty, from pulver-, pulvis

First Known Use: circa 1656

Medical Dictionary

adjective pul·ver·u·lent \ˌpəl-ˈver-(y)ə-lənt\

: consisting of or reducible to fine powder

: being or looking dusty

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