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Definition of granule

granule

/ˈɡræn.juːl/
gran · ule
Adverb:granularly
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Plural:granules
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Adjective:granular
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• noun

1

A small, compact particle or grain of a substance.

Example

"Dissolve two teaspoons of coffee granules in a mug of hot water."

2

A tiny grain-like structure or inclusion inside a biological cell, such as a starch grain or secretory vesicle.

Example

"Under the microscope, the white blood cells displayed prominent cytoplasmic granules."

3

A bright, transient convective cell visible on the photosphere of the sun or another star.

Example

"High-resolution solar telescopes allow astronomers to observe individual granules boiling across the sun's surface."

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• Nearby Words

granularly
granulate
granulated
granule
grape
grape hyacinth
grapefruit

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French 'granule', from Late Latin 'granulum', a diminutive of Latin 'granum' meaning "grain" or "seed".

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