Granule

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræn.juːl/

Definitions of granule

noun a small compact particle of a substance

Example Sentences

A1 She found a tiny granule of sugar at the bottom of her coffee cup.

A2 The granule of sand got stuck in his shoe as he walked along the beach.

B1 The scientist examined the granules under a microscope to study their composition.

B2 The granule of salt dissolved quickly in the hot water, adding flavor to the soup.

C1 The granules in the fertilizer were carefully measured and spread evenly across the field.

C2 The granule of medication was specifically designed to release slowly in the body over time.

Examples of granule in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the granule under the microscope.

informal I found a granule in my cereal this morning.

slang That granule of sugar is all I need to make my coffee perfect.

figurative Every granule of sand on the beach represents a moment in time.

Grammatical Forms of granule

• past tense: granulated
• plural: granules
• comparative: more granular
• superlative: most granular
• present tense: granules
• future tense: will granulate
• perfect tense: has granulated
• continuous tense: is granulating
• singular: granule
• positive degree: granular
• infinitive: to granulate
• gerund: granulating
• participle: granulated

Origin and Evolution of granule

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'granule' originated from the Latin word 'granulum', which means small grain or seed.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to small grains or seeds, the term 'granule' evolved to encompass small particles or fragments in various contexts, such as in science, medicine, and technology.