granula

/ˈɡrænjʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small mass of granulated or powdered matter, especially a concretion of dried pus or mucus

“The doctor examined the granula that had formed on the patient’s wound.”

2. noun

a granular or powdery substance

“The beauty product contained granula that helped to exfoliate the skin.”

3. noun

a type of breakfast cereal made from rolled oats or wheat

“She ate granula with milk for breakfast.”

4. noun

a small mass or lump

“The rock formed a granula on the beach.”

Synonyms

  • concretion
  • granule
  • powder

Antonyms

  • liquid
  • solution