pulverulent

/pʌlˈvɛrələnt/
adjective
  1. Consisting of or covered with fine powder or dust; powdery.
    • After the volcanic eruption, a pulverulent layer of ash covered everything.
    • The pulverulent soil rose in clouds as the truck drove down the dirt road.
    • The leaves of this plant have a pulverulent coating that rubs off easily.
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