granules

UK
/ˈɡræn.juːlz/
US
/ˈɡræn.juːlz/

Translations

granulenoun

granules

pl

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.

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.