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| gran·ule [ grán yl ] (plural gran·ules) |
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1. small particle: a small grain or particle
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2. geology small rock fragment: a mineral or rock particle that is the size of a small grain
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3. astronomy temporary bright region on Sun's surface: a temporary bright region on the Sun's surface, usually with an approximate diameter of 1,000 km (320 mi)
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| [Mid-17th century. < late Latin granulum "small seed" < Latin granum "seed"] |
