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单词 pulveral
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pulveraladj.

Brit. /ˈpʌlv(ə)rəl/, /ˈpʌlv(ə)rl̩/, U.S. /ˈpəlv(ə)rəl/
Forms: 1600s pulverall, 1700s 1900s pulveral.
Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin pulver- , pulvis , -al suffix1.
Etymology: < classical Latin pulver-, pulvis pulver n. + -al suffix1.
rare.
In a powdered state; consisting of or relating to powder.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > granular texture > [adjective] > powdery or dusty
pulverous?a1425
powderyc1425
mealy1541
dusty1552
mully1570
pulverulentous1640
pulvereous1656
pulverulent1656
pulveral1657
powderal1662
farinaceous1664
smutty1667
snuffy1789
floury1830
pulverulous1841
1657 R. Tomlinson tr. J. de Renou Physical Inst. v, in Medicinal Dispensatory sig. Aa4v Solid..or pulverall [L. forma pulveris], which must be snuffed up.
1788 tr. I. Mouradgea d'Ohsson Oriental Antiq. v. 305 Pulveral purifications can only be used where pure water is wanting.
1921 Geogr. Jrnl. 58 76 The..design of the stones would suggest that in turning, shaping, and polishing the architects used pulveral processes of workmanship.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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