granulate

• Verbo que significa formar ou dividir em pequenos grãos ou grânulos.

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.

   Granular

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

   Sinônimoscrystallizegrain

2. Make rough or granularC1formal

   To make a surface rough or granular in texture.

   Tornar granuloso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabradegrainroughen

   Antônimospolishsmooth