granulate

[ gran-yuh-leyt ]

verb (used with object)

, gran·u·lat·ed, gran·u·lat·ing.

1. to form into granules or grains.
2. to raise in granules; make rough on the surface.

verb (used without object)

, gran·u·lat·ed, gran·u·lat·ing.

1. to become granular or grainy.
2. Pathology. to form granulation tissue.

granulate

/ ˈɡrænjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. tr to make into grains
2. to make or become roughened in surface texture
3. intr (of a wound, ulcer, etc) to form granulation tissue

Derived Forms

• ˈgranulative, adjective
• ˈgranuˌlator, noun

Other Words From

• granu·later granu·lator noun
• gran·u·la·tive [gran, -y, uh, -ley-tiv, -l, uh, -tiv], adjective
• multi·granu·lated adjective
• non·granu·lated adjective
• un·granu·lated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of granulate¹

First recorded in 1660–70; granule + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Rock hard, they are granulated then infused with a secret marinade of ingredients from the list above, before being roasted to create new flavours, aromas and compounds.

From BBC

Surprisingly, sugar -- the white, granulated kind found in nearly every household -- served as an inexpensive, convenient source of carbon atoms.

From Science Daily

Some brands rounded things out with sugar — granulated, brown, even hardwood-smoked — and many were very high in salt, with a few containing more than 20 percent of the recommended daily value of sodium.

From Salon

Feed in the granulated sugar very slowly so as to get a completely smooth, clear light mixture.

From Washington Times

Make the bars: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cardamom, baking powder and salt until smooth.

From Seattle Times