Definition of Dust

Noun

• free microscopic particles of solid material
  "astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust"
  
• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
  debris junk rubble detritus
• fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
  "the furniture was covered with dust"
  

Verb

• distribute loosely
  "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
  scatter sprinkle dot disperse
• cover with a light dusting of a substance
  "dust the bread with flour"
  
• rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
  "The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image"
  
• remove the dust from
  "dust the cabinets"
  

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