granulation
|gran-u-la-tion|
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/ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌɡrænjuˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
forming small grains
Etymology
'granulation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'granulum', a diminutive of 'granum' meaning 'grain', with the English suffix '-ation' from Latin '-ationem' indicating an action or process.
'granulation' derived via Late Latin 'granulatio' and Old French forms into Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English 'granulation'.
Initially it referred simply to 'the formation of small grains' from the Latin root, and over time specialized senses developed, such as medical 'formation of granulation tissue' and technical uses in manufacturing and art.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition or process of being broken into or formed of small grains or granules; the state of having a grainy texture.
The granulation of the sugar made it dissolve more quickly.
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Noun 2
in medicine, the formation of granulation tissue: new vascular connective tissue that forms on the surface of a wound during healing.
During recovery, granulation filled the wound and promoted healing.
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a manufacturing or processing term for forming a material into granules or small pellets, e.g., in pharmaceuticals or metallurgy.
The granulation step improved the powder's flow characteristics for tableting.
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in art and photography, the visible grain or speckled texture produced by pigments or film emulsion; the tendency of pigments (especially in watercolor) to collect into grains.
The painting's granulation created a textured, speckled effect.
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Last updated: 2026/01/21 01:00