What is PM2.5

PM 2.5, Short for "Particulate Matter, 2.5 micrometers or less"

 

particulate  /pɑːrˈtɪkjələt/, /pɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt/

adjective

​relating to, or in the form of, particles

Some particulate pollution is so small that it can get into your blood.

 

particle /ˈpɑːrtɪkl/

noun countable

​a very small piece of something

from Latin particula "little bit or part, grain, jot,"

gold particles

 

micrometer  /ˈmaɪkroʊˌmiːtɚ/ 

noun countable

one millionth of a meter

from micro- + -meter. micro- word-forming element meaning "small in size or extent, microscopic; magnifying;" in science indicating a unit one millionth of the unit it is prefixed to;