Definitions

1. adjective

consisting of or relating to particles or grains; granulated.

“The soil had a granular texture that was easy to dig through.”

2. noun

a particle or grain of something.

“The doctor examined the granules of the medication under a microscope.”

3. noun

a unit of area measurement equal to an area of one acre divided into 43,560 equal areas.

“The map was scaled to show the boundaries between each granule of land.”

4. noun

a small particle of a substance, especially one that is used in a particular process or industry.

“The company developed new granules for use in their manufacturing process.”

5. noun

a small particle of matter, especially one that is visible under a microscope.

“The scientist studied the granules of the sample to understand their properties.”

6. noun

a small particle of soil, especially one that is rich in nutrients.

“The gardener added granules of fertilizer to the soil to promote healthy plant growth.”

7. noun

a small particle of matter, especially one that is used in a particular process or industry.

“The company developed new granules for use in their manufacturing process.”