granulate

• Verbe signifiant former ou réduire en petits grains ou granules.

A verb meaning to form or break into small grains or granules.

1. Form into grainsC1formal

   To form or cause to form into small grains or granules.

   Former en grains

   • The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
   • The machine granulates the plastic pellets for recycling.
   • The soil granulates easily when it is dry.

   Synonymescrystallizegrain

2. Make rough or granularC1formal

   To make a surface rough or granular in texture.

   Rendre grenu/rugueux

   • The artist granulated the paint to create a textured effect.
   • The wound began to granulate as it healed.
   • The metal surface was granulated to improve grip.

   Synonymesabradegrainroughen

   Antonymespolishsmooth