granulate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈgranjʊleɪt/

verb

  • 1 [with object] (usually as adjective granulated) form (something) into grains or particles: granulated sugar
  • [no object] (of a substance) take the form of grains or particles: the syrup would not granulate properly
  • 2 [no object] (often as adjective granulating) Medicine (of a wound or lesion) form multiple small prominences as part of the healing process.
  • (as adjective granulated) chiefly Biology having a roughened surface: the skin is densely granulated

Derivatives

granulation

noun

granulator

noun