Meaning & use
granule
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a small, compact particle or grain of a substance.
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Granules of sugar had spilled across the kitchen counter.
The medication comes in granules that dissolve quickly in water.
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Often used in science and cooking to describe small, uniform grains, such as instant coffee or fertilizer granules.
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