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Etymology of the English word pulverulent

the English word pulverulent
derived from the Latin word pulverulentus (dusty)
derived from the Late Latin word pulvis (dust, powder; sand)

Date

The earliest known usage of pulverulent in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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