granular

granular (ˈɡrænjʊlə)

—*adj*
1.	of, like, containing, or resembling a granule or granules
2.	having a grainy or granulated surface

'granularly

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

granular

1794, from L.L. granulum "granule," dim. of L. granum "grain." Replaced granulous (14c.).

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Medical Dictionary

granular gran·u·lar (grān'yə-lər)
adj.

Composed or appearing to be composed of granules or grains.
Relating to or containing particles having a strong affinity for nuclear stains, as in certain bacteria.

Example sentences

The granular formulations are widely available this spring.

The study of granular materials has burgeoned over the past two decades or so.

The information is as granular as individual counties and, for some cities,

even zip codes.

The acid added can be a liquid muriatic acid or a granular acid.

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