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granule

UK
/ˈɡræn.juːl/
US
/ˈɡræn.juːl/

Translations

granulenoun
granules
pl
UK
/ˈɡræn.juːl/
US
/ˈɡræn.juːl/
The scientist examined the granule under the microscope.
Le scientifique a examiné le granule au microscope.
Additional translations
granuleEn physique solaire.
Synonyms
grain
speckle
molecule
bit
fragment
speck
particle
Antonyms
monolith
aggregate
clump
block
chunk
lump
bulk
mass
granuleadjective
UK
/ˈɡræn.juːl/
US
/ˈɡræn.jul/
Used attributively to describe something composed of or relating to granules (e.g., "granule cell").
The researcher focused on the granule structure of the sample.
Le chercheur s'est concentré sur la structure granulaire de l'échantillon.
Additional translations
granuleuxSurtout pour décrire une texture ou un aspect formé de petites particules.
Synonyms
coarse
pebbly
sandy
powdery
grained
particulate
gritty
grainy
granular

Definitions

granulenoun
A small particle or grain, especially one of a number of particles forming a larger unit.
The scientist examined the granules of sand under the microscope.
A small, compact particle of a substance, often used in reference to food or medicine.
The medicine comes in the form of granules that dissolve in water.
A small, rounded particle or structure, often found in cells or tissues.
The biologist observed the granules within the cell's cytoplasm.
In solar physics, a small convective cell in the Sun's photosphere caused by rising hot plasma.
Solar granules constantly appear and disappear as hot plasma rises and cools on the Sun's surface.
granuleadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or resembling granules.
The researcher focused on the granule structure of the sample.
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