Dust
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Dust
Noun
- Fine particles. Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen, hair, etc. Any substance reduced to fine particles; powder. Submicron particles in outer space, largely silicates and carbon compounds, that contribute greatly to extinction at visible wavelengths. Disintegration of a solid, like silica. Flour. A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.
- Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen, hair, etc.
- Any substance reduced to fine particles; powder.
- Submicron particles in outer space, largely silicates and carbon compounds, that contribute greatly to extinction at visible wavelengths.
- Disintegration of a solid, like silica.
Verb
- To remove dust from.
"The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard."
- To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
"Dusting always makes me cough."
- To make dusty, to soil with dust.
- Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
- To spray or cover (something) with fine powder or liquid, to sprinkle.
"The mother dusted her baby’s bum with talcum powder."
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