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granulated

/ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Formed into or consisting of small grains, crystals, or pellets (especially of sugar, fertilizer, or bulk materials).

Example

"The recipe calls for two cups of granulated sugar to be creamed together with the softened butter."

2

Having a rough, grainy surface or texture covered with small projections or granules.

Example

"The ancient gold pendant featured a finely granulated surface created by a master smith."

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• Rhymes for granulated

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granular
granularly
granulate
granulated
granule
grape
grape hyacinth

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as the past participial adjective of 'granulate', which derives from Late Latin 'granulum' ('a small grain'), a diminutive of Latin 'granum' ('grain' or 'seed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Granulated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/granulated
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