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noun

granule

a tiny grain

In a sentence

Six example sentences with granule, each labelled with its topic.

  • A single granule of the medicine dissolves under the tongue, which is why the dose is measured so carefully.

    Medicine

  • Enlarge the negative far enough and the smooth gray sky breaks apart into countless silver granules scattered across the print.

    Photography

  • Sift the sand between your fingers and you will find plastic worn down to a granule you can barely see.

    Environment

  • Stir until every granule of sugar has dissolved, or the caramel will turn grainy the moment it cools.

    Cooking

  • Under the microscope each potato cell held dozens of starch granules that stained deep blue with iodine.

    Science

  • A laser printer melts each toner granule onto the page, which is why a fresh printout feels warm.

    Technology

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