nonparticulate

9.6

Not made of small solid pieces

adjective
/nɒnˈpɑːrtɪkjʊlɪt/

Specialized

: no particulado

The researchers found that the fluid was nonparticulate, meaning it did not contain distinct particles.

Examples

Only nonparticulate antacids should be used when antacids are indicated for selected patients for purposes other than reducing the risk of pulmonary aspiration.

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In certain experiments, nonparticulate solutions proved to be more effective than those with solid particles.
The consultants and ASA members both strongly agree that only nonparticulate antacids should be used when antacids are indicated for selected patients.

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For the purpose of this study, using nonparticulate substances resulted in clearer results compared to traditional methods.

Synonyms

nongranular

vsnonparticulate

Specialized

7.9

Not containing small grains or pieces

lacks distinct particles at any scale rather than only coarse clumps

structureless

vsnonparticulate

Specialized

6.7

Not having a regular internal pattern like crystals

focuses on lacking separate particles rather than lacking internal order

Antonyms

particulate

Specialized

5 7.4

Made of very small bits that float in air or water

Compounds

nonparticulate radiation

Specialized

7.0

Waves of energy like light or X-rays that carry energy not matter

How Particulate

particulate

Specialized

5 7.4

nonparticulate

Specialized

9.6

Surface Forms

nonparticulate positive

Morphology

nonparticulate = particulate (transparent) = non + particulate

A straightforward negation formed by the productive prefix 'non-' added to the adjective 'particulate', giving 'not composed of particles'.

Etymology

Nonparticulate comes from non- 'not' and particle 'a very small part', like the common word part. So nonparticulate means 'not made of small parts' or 'without particles', which is why we use it for gases or clear liquids rather than solid bits.