fine-grained

• Bezeichnet etwas, das aus sehr kleinen, unterscheidbaren Teilchen oder Elementen besteht; wird oft metaphorisch für detailliert, präzise oder nuanciert verwendet.

Describes something that is composed of very small, distinct particles or elements; often used metaphorically to mean detailed, precise, or nuanced.

1. Composed of fine particlesB2formal

   Made up of very small, individual particles or grains.

   Feinkörnig

   • The fine-grained sand was perfect for the hourglass.
   • This type of soil is fine-grained and retains water well.
   • The artist used a fine-grained pigment for the painting.

   Synonymedustyfinegranulargroundmealyparticulatepowderypulverized

   Antonymecoarsecoarse-grainedgrittylumpy

2. Dense or compact textureC1formal

   Having a dense, compact structure or texture, often used to describe wood with small-diameter cells.

   Feinkörnig

   • The fine-grained wood of the maple tree is ideal for furniture.
   • This fine-grained marble is highly valued for sculptures.
   • The cabinet was made from a fine-grained hardwood that polishes beautifully.

   Synonymeclose-grainedcompactdensefine-textured

   Antonymecoarsecoarse-grainedporousrough