Granules: meaning, definitions and examples

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granules

[ ˈɡranjuːlz ]

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food industry

Small particles of food or other substances, often used in the production of various products.

Synonyms

grains, particles, pellets

Examples of usage

Granules of sugar are used in baking.
The detergent contains granules that help to remove stains.
She added granules of chicken flavor to the soup.

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pharmaceutical industry

Small, rounded particles of medicine, often in the form of tablets or capsules.

Synonyms

beads, grains, particles

Examples of usage

The medicine is available in the form of granules for easy consumption.
She took the granules with water as directed by the doctor.

Translations

Translations of the word "granules" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grânulos

🇮🇳 कण

🇩🇪 Granulat

🇮🇩 butiran

🇺🇦 гранули

🇵🇱 granulki

🇯🇵 顆粒

🇫🇷 granulés

🇪🇸 gránulos

🇹🇷 granüller

🇰🇷 과립

🇸🇦 حبيبات

🇨🇿 granule

🇸🇰 granuly

🇨🇳 颗粒

🇸🇮 zrnca

🇮🇸 korn

🇰🇿 түйіршіктер

🇬🇪 გრანულები

🇦🇿 qranullar

🇲🇽 gránulos

Word origin

The word 'granules' originated from the Latin word 'granulum', which means 'small grain'. It has been used in various industries to refer to small particles or grains of different substances. The term has been commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries to describe the form of certain products. Granules play a significant role in the production and consumption of various goods, adding convenience and efficiency to different processes.