granulate

[gran-yuh-leyt]

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verb (used with object), gran·u·lat·ed, gran·u·lat·ing.

to form into granules or grains.
to raise in granules; make rough on the surface.

verb (used without object), gran·u·lat·ed, gran·u·lat·ing.

to become granular or grainy.
Pathology. to form granulation tissue.

Origin of granulate

First recorded in 1660–70; granule + -ate¹

Related formsgran·u·lat·er, gran·u·la·tor, noungran·u·la·tive

[gran-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] /ˈgræn yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv/, adjectivemul·ti·gran·u·lat·ed, adjectivenon·gran·u·lat·ed, adjectiveun·gran·u·lat·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for granulate

Historical Examples

It did granulate, and the first product sold for twelve thousand dollars—a large sum at that time.
Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War
Mrs. Eugenia Dunlap Potts
In making sirup it is important to have it just thick enough to taste right and not so thick that it will granulate.
The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work
Mary Rogers Miller
Dr. Morris: I am glad to have that observation that the wounds did not granulate and heal well.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the
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It is stuffed with iodoform gauze, which is changed daily, and the cavity is allowed to granulate up from the bottom.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)
Various
Take from fire, stir until it begins to granulate a little about the sides of the pan, and then pour into a greased pan.
Stevenson Memorial Cook Book
Various

British Dictionary definitions for granulate

granulate

verb

(tr) to make into grains
to make or become roughened in surface texture
(intr) (of a wound, ulcer, etc) to form granulation tissue

Derived Formsgranulative, adjectivegranulator or granulater, noun

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Word Origin and History for granulate

v.

1660s, back-formation from granulation. Related: Granulated; granulating.

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Examples from the Web for granulate

Historical Examples

It did granulate, and the first product sold for twelve thousand dollars—a large sum at that time.

In making sirup it is important to have it just thick enough to taste right and not so thick that it will granulate.

Dr. Morris: I am glad to have that observation that the wounds did not granulate and heal well.

It is stuffed with iodoform gauze, which is changed daily, and the cavity is allowed to granulate up from the bottom.

Take from fire, stir until it begins to granulate a little about the sides of the pan, and then pour into a greased pan.

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Word Origin and History for granulate

v.

Origin of granulate