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granule

noun
gran·​ule | \ ˈgran-(ˌ)yül How to pronounce granule (audio) \

Definition of granule

1 : a small particle especially : one of numerous particles forming a larger unit
2 : any of the small short-lived brilliant spots on the sun's photosphere

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Examples of granule in a Sentence

is there one granule of truth in that statement?

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Frozen granules flavored with kjolle brought me to the foot of the glacier where that herb grows. — National Geographic, "Here’s why every foodie you know is heading to Peru," 19 July 2019 After the fertilizer is applied, water the bed by hand to wash any fertilizer granules off the foliage and down to the soil. — Dan Gill, nola.com, "Pick basil and other garden herbs over next two months," 14 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of granule

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for granule

Late Latin granulum, diminutive of Latin granum grain

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granule

noun

English Language Learners Definition of granule

: a small grain or piece of something

granule

noun
gran·​ule | \ ˈgran-(ˌ)yü(ə)l How to pronounce granule (audio) \

Medical Definition of granule

1a : a little grain or small particle especially : one of a number of particles forming a larger unit
b : a small sugar-coated pill
2 : a clump of actinomycetes in a lesion

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