Granular (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; "granular sugar"; "the photographs were grainy and indistinct"; "it left a mealy residue".
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Examples
- The camera's low resolution resulted in a granular image that was difficult to make out.
- A granular texture can add depth and interest to a variety of artworks.
- The granular sand crunched beneath my feet as I walked along the beach.
- The old photographs were badly deteriorated, with a granular quality that made them hard to decipher.
- The doctor explained that the granular tissue was a sign of the disease's progression.
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Meaning 2
Having a granular structure like that of chondrites.
Classification
All adjective clusters.