Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
particulate form
English answer:
in the form of particles
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Masoud Kakouli Varnousfaderani
Oct 25, 2016 21:33
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Masoud Kakouli Varnousfaderani 
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particulate form
English
Science
Nuclear Eng/Sci
The isotopic ratios and concentrations of plutonium varied between neighbouring sampling areas (which indicates that the plutonium was in particulate form), resulting in a non-uniform deposition.
Does it simply mean that plutonium was found in very small particles?
Does it simply mean that plutonium was found in very small particles?
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| 4 +7 | in the form of particles |
Tony M
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in the form of particles
There's nothing about 'particualte form' to suggest specifically SMALL particles (though we would sincerely hope they WOULD be!) — it just means as distinct from, say, a gas or liguid form, or a large solid block. So because it was in particles, it was possible for them to be unevenly distributed
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