Pulverulence

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state or characteristic of being powdery or dusty. uncountable

    "There are rock varieties with different degrees of decomposition and pulverulence."

  2. 2
    Fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance. uncountable

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powderinesspowderiness

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"There are rock varieties with different degrees of decomposition and pulverulence."

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