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| gran·u·late [ gránnyə làyt ] (past and past participle gran·u·lat·ed, present participle gran·u·lat·ing, 3rd person present singular gran·u·lates) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb make into small particles: to form into small grains or particles, or make something do this
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2. transitive and intransitive verb become or make grainy in texture: to become rough and grainy in texture or appearance, or give something a rough and grainy texture or appearance
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3. intransitive verb medicine form healing tissue: to form granulation tissue over a wound
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| [Mid-17th century. < late Latin granulum (see granule)] |
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  gran·u·la·tive adjective |
| gran·u·la·tor noun |
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