granulated

• Se dit d'une substance, généralement le sucre, qui se présente sous forme de petits grains ou granules. Qualifie aussi tout ce qui est composé de grains ou de particules fines.

Describes a substance, typically sugar, that has been formed into small grains or granules.

1. Formed into small grainsB1formal

   Describes a substance that has been processed into small, grain-like particles.

   granulé

   • Granulated sugar dissolves more quickly than sugar cubes.
   • The fertilizer is sold in granulated form for easy spreading.
   • Granulated salt is often used in cooking.

   Synonymesgrainygranularparticulate

   Antonymescoarselumpymassivesolid

• 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