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Definition of pulverulous in English:

pulverulous

Pronunciation /pʌlˈvɛr(j)ʊləs/

adjective

rare

  • Pulverulent, 2.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William T. Brande (1788–1866), chemist. Alteration of pulverulent, with suffix substitution; compare -ulous.