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granular

gra·nu·lar

UK/ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ US/ˈɡɹæn.jə.lɚ/ fairly common

adjective

1.

composed of or covered with relatively large particles

  • “granular sugar”
  • “gritty sand”
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2.

having a granular structure like that of chondrites

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Origin

From Late Latin grānulum (“granule, little grain”), diminutive of Latin grānum (“grain, seed”), + -ar. By surface analysis, granule + -ar. Compare French granulaire.

Phrases

  • granular cell tumor
  • granular cheese

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