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granulate

[gran-yuh-leyt]

verb (used with object)

granulated, granulating 
  1. to form into granules or grains.

  2. to raise in granules; make rough on the surface.



verb (used without object)

granulated, granulating 
  1. to become granular or grainy.

  2. Pathology.to form granulation tissue.

granulate

/ ˈɡæʊˌɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) to make into grains

  2. to make or become roughened in surface texture

  3. (intr) (of a wound, ulcer, etc) to form granulation tissue

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • granulater noun
  • granulator noun
  • granulative adjective
  • multigranulated adjective
  • nongranulated adjective
  • ungranulated adjective
  • ˈԳܱپ adjective
  • ˈԳˌٴǰ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of granulate1

First recorded in 1660–70; granule + -ate 1
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Example Sentences

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The pie's filling consists of sliced rhubarb and strawberries cooked in granulated sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and a pinch of fine sea salt.

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In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and honey.

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Most bakers reach for powdered sugar, but I’ll admit: I like the slight texture of granulated sugar.

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White granulated sugar is composed of microscopic, crystalline sucrose molecules.

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"The pretence is that baled tyres are being sent to India and then shredded and granulated in a factory very similar to ours," explains Mr Mason.

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