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

/ ˈɡrænjʊˌleɪt /

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

Other Word Forms

• granulater noun
• granulator noun
• granulative adjective
• multigranulated adjective
• nongranulated adjective
• ungranulated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of granulate¹

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

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Enviroo recently secured £58m to build a new recycling facility in the north-west of England, specialising in converting PET drink bottles into a recycled granulate that can be used in food packaging.

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I use a frother, and a little bit of granulated monk fruit sugar on top.

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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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