granulated

• 形容物质（通常是糖）被制成细小颗粒或晶粒的状态。

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.

   颗粒状的

   • 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.

   同义词grainygranularparticulate

   反义词coarselumpymassivesolid

• 动词，指使某物形成小颗粒或颗粒状，或将某物破碎成小颗粒、颗粒。

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.

   使成颗粒

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

   同义词crystallizegrain

2. Make rough or granularC1formal

   To make a surface rough or granular in texture.

   使表面粗糙

   • 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.

   同义词abradegrainroughen

   反义词polishsmooth