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grainy

grain·y [ gráynee ] (comparative grain·i·er, superlative grain·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not clear: describes a photograph that is unclear and poorly defined because of a large grain size or overenlargement

2. resembling grains: resembling or composed of grains

3. not smooth: having a granular rather than a smooth texture

4. like wood grain: resembling the grain of wood, leather, stone, or paper


grain·i·ness noun
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