Dust

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1. Noun

Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, so comminuted that they may be raised and wafted by the wind; that which is crumbled too minute portions; fine powder; as, clouds of dust; bone dust.

2. Noun

A single particle of earth or other matter.

3. Noun

The earth, as the resting place of the dead.

4. Noun

The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body.

5. Noun

Figuratively, a worthless thing.

6. Noun

Figuratively, a low or mean condition.

7. Noun

Gold dust

8. Noun

Coined money; cash.

9. Verb

To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor.

10. Verb

To sprinkle with dust.

11. Verb

To reduce to a fine powder; to levigate.

12. Noun

fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air; "the furniture was covered with dust"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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