Definitions

1. noun

A small particle or grain, especially one that is crushed or powdered.

“The medication came in the form of small, white granules that were easily dissolved in water.”

2. noun

A small unit of something, such as a unit of time or a small amount of money.

“The schedule was divided into granules of 15-minute intervals.”

3. noun

A small mass or clod of soil, especially one that is hardened by drying.

“The farmer carefully picked up a granule of soil from the parched field.”

4. noun

A small, rounded mass of something, especially one that is formed by the accumulation of particles.

“The coral reef was covered in tiny granules of calcium carbonate.”

5. verb

To break down or crush into small granules.

“The machine granulated the sugar into fine powder.”