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granulate

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gran·u·late  (grny-lt)
v. gran·u·lat·ed, gran·u·lat·ing, gran·u·lates
v.tr.
1. To form into grains or granules.
2. To make rough and grainy.
v.intr.
To become granular or grainy.

granu·lative adj.
granu·lator n.

granulate [ˈgrænjʊˌleɪt]
vb
1. (tr) to make into grains
2. to make or become roughened in surface texture
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (intr) (of a wound, ulcer, etc.) to form granulation tissue
granulative  adj
granulator , granulater n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.granulate - form into grains
form - assume a form or shape; "the water formed little beads"
2.granulate - become granular
change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form
3.granulate - form granulating tissue; "wounds and ulcers can granulate"
heal - get healthy again; "The wound is healing slowly"
Translations
granulate [ˈgrænjʊleɪt] VT [+ salt, sugar, soil, metal] → granular; [+ surface] → hacer granuloso
granulate
vtgranulieren, körnen; leatherrauen


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