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gran·u·late
(grăn′yə-lāt′)v. gran·u·lat·ed, gran·u·lat·ing, gran·u·lates
v.tr.
1. To form into grains or granules.
2. To make rough and grainy.
v.intr.
To become granular or grainy.
gran′u·la′tive adj.
gran′u·la′tor n.
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granulate
(ˈɡrænjʊˌleɪt)vb
1. (tr) to make into grains
2. to make or become roughened in surface texture
3. (Physiology) (intr) (of a wound, ulcer, etc) to form granulation tissue
ˈgranulative adj
ˈgranuˌlator, ˈgranuˌlater n
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gran•u•late
(ˈgræn yəˌleɪt)v. -lat•ed, -lat•ing. v.t.
1. to form into granules or grains.
2. to make rough on the surface.
v.i. 3. to become granular.
[1660–70]
gran′u•lat`er, gran′u•la`tor, n.
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granulate
Past participle: granulated
Gerund: granulating
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Verb | 1. | granulate - form into grains form - assume a form or shape; "the water formed little beads" |
2. | granulate - become granular | |
3. | granulate - form granulating tissue; "wounds and ulcers can granulate" heal - get healthy again; "The wound is healing slowly" |
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