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fine-grained

/ˈfaɪn ɡreɪnd/

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adjective

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈfaɪn ɡreɪnd/

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

ruОписывает что-то, состоящее из очень мелких, различимых частиц или элементов; часто используется метафорически для обозначения детального, точного или нюансированного.esDescribe algo que está compuesto de partículas o elementos muy pequeños y distinguibles; también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a algo detallado, preciso o lleno de matices.frQualifie quelque chose composé de très petites particules ou d'éléments distincts ; utilisé aussi au sens figuré pour désigner ce qui est détaillé, précis ou nuancé.deBezeichnet etwas, das aus sehr kleinen, unterscheidbaren Teilchen oder Elementen besteht; wird oft metaphorisch für detailliert, präzise oder nuanciert verwendet.ptDescreve algo composto de partículas ou elementos muito pequenos e distinguíveis; é usado metaforicamente para indicar algo detalhado, preciso ou cheio de nuances.zh指由非常细小的、可分辨的颗粒或元素组成的;常比喻细致、精确或微妙。arيصف شيئًا مكوّنًا من جزيئات أو عناصر دقيقة جدًا ومتمايزة؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على الدقة والتفصيل والإحساس بالفروق الدقيقة.

  1. Composed of fine particles B2 formal

    Made up of very small, individual particles or grains.

    • 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.

    ruМелкозернистыйesde grano finofrÀ grains finsdeFeinkörnigptGranuloso finozh细粒的arدقيق الحبيبات

    Synonymes: dustyfinegranulargroundmealyparticulatepowderypulverized

    Antonymes: coarsecoarse-grainedgrittylumpy

  2. Dense or compact texture C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruМелкозернистыйesde grano finofrÀ grain fin (texture dense et compacte)deFeinkörnigptGrão finozh细粒状arدقيق الحبيبات

    Synonymes: close-grainedcompactdensefine-textured

    Antonymes: coarsecoarse-grainedporousrough

  • more fine-grained comparative form
  • most fine-grained superlative form