an extremely small piece of something such as dust, dirt, or sand
The bottles of wine were covered in a layer of dust particles.
Microscopic dust particles floated in the air, creating a hazy atmosphere.
In physics, a subatomic particle is a minute entity, such as a proton or electron.
The scientist analyzed the composition of soil, identifying different types of particles under the microscope.
Weather conditions can cause airborne particles like pollen to trigger allergies in sensitive individuals.
