Granulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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granulate

 

[ ˈɡræn.jə.leɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process of making

To granulate means to form or produce granules or grains. This process is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, and food production to create a more uniform and easily handled product.

Synonyms

crush, grind, particle, powder.

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to granulate the powder for better consistency.
  • They need to granulate the ingredients before packaging.
  • Granulating the medicine makes it easier for patients to ingest.

Translations

Translations of the word "granulate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 granular

🇮🇳 दानेदार

🇩🇪 granulieren

🇮🇩 granulasi

🇺🇦 гранулювати

🇵🇱 granulować

🇯🇵 顆粒化する

🇫🇷 granuler

🇪🇸 granular

🇹🇷 granüle etmek

🇰🇷 입자화하다

🇸🇦 تحبيب

🇨🇿 granulovat

🇸🇰 granulovať

🇨🇳 颗粒化

🇸🇮 granulirati

🇮🇸 kornótta

🇰🇿 грануляция

🇬🇪 გრანულირება

🇦🇿 granulasiya

🇲🇽 granular

Etymology

The term 'granulate' originates from the Latin word 'granulatus', which means 'made of grains'. The prefix 'gran-' derives from 'granum', meaning 'grain' in Latin, suggesting a relationship with small, grain-like structures. This word was first adopted into English in the late 19th century, as advancements in technology and science required more precise terminology to describe processes in manufacturing and medicine. Granulation techniques became particularly important in the pharmaceutical industry, where consistency in dosage forms is crucial for efficacy. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass various industries, including food production and chemical engineering, where granulating materials improves their handling and application.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,197 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.