pulverulent adjective. [pʌl'vɛrʊl(ǝ)nt] M17.
[Latin pulverulentus, from pulver-, pulvis dust: see -ULENT.]
1. Consisting of or having the form of powder or dust; powdery. M17.

2. Covered (as) with powder or dust; spec. in Entomology, covered with minute scales. M18.

3. Friable, crumbly; crumbling to dust. L18.

■ pulverulence noun (rare) dustiness, powder E18.

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