What is dust?

Dust

Dust consists of particles in the atmosphere that come from various sources such as soil dust lifted by weather (an Aeolian process), volcanic eruptions, and pollution. Dust in homes, offices, and other human environments contains small amounts of plant pollen, human and animal hairs, textile fibers, paper fibers, minerals from outdoor soil, human skin cells, burnt meteorite particles and many other materials which may be found in the local environment.

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    I’m shakin’ the dust of this crummy little town off my feet and I’m gonna see the world.
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    The dust of creeds outworn.
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    The way a crow
    Shook down on me
    The dust of snow
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