granulate

UK
/ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/
US
/ˈɡræn.jə.leɪt/

Translations

granulateverb
granulated
Past Simple
granulated
Past Participle
granulating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/
US
/ˈɡræn.jə.leɪt/
devenir granuleux
The paint began to granulate as it dried, giving the wall a textured finish.
La peinture a commencé à devenir granuleuse en séchant, donnant au mur un aspect texturé.
The sugar is granulated to make it easier to dissolve in liquids.
Le sucre est granulé pour se dissoudre plus facilement dans les liquides.
granulerMédecine : se dit d’une plaie qui se couvre de granulations.
The doctor explained that the wound would granulate over time, leading to new tissue growth.
Le médecin a expliqué que la plaie allait granuler avec le temps, entraînant la formation de nouveau tissu.
granulatenoun
granulates
pl
UK
/ˈɡrænjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈɡrænjəˌleɪt/
Used chiefly as an uncountable or plural-countable term in manufacturing and materials science for grain-like raw material.
granulatTerme technique et industriel.
The company recycles plastic granulate to produce new bottles.
L’entreprise recycle du granulat plastique pour produire de nouvelles bouteilles.

Definitions

granulateverb
To form into grains or granules.
The sugar is granulated to make it easier to dissolve in liquids.
To become grainy or granular in texture.
The paint began to granulate as it dried, giving the wall a textured finish.
To cause a wound to heal by forming granulations.
The doctor explained that the wound would granulate over time, leading to new tissue growth.
granulatenoun
Material in the form of small grains or pellets, especially as a raw material in manufacturing processes.
The company recycles plastic granulate to produce new bottles.