GRANULE Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

granule

noun

ˈgran-(ˌ)yül

Definition of granule

as in particle

a very small piece is there one granule of truth in that statement?

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Recent Examples of granule In another bowl, stir together extra-large eggs, instant coffee granules, pure vanilla extract, and sugar. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Manufacturing process Extrusion-spheronization was used to manufacture uniform high-explosive granules. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae. — ABC News, 19 May 2026 Hail damage can be subtle — granule loss and small dents that shorten a roof’s life without obvious leaks. — Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for granule

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Noun

The project will focus on developing a scalable process for producing highly uniform thorium-232 fuel particles for use in TRISO, or Tri-Structural Isotropic, nuclear fuel.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
But thanks to atmospheric light scattering — the bouncing of photons off particles in the air — the area affected by the mirror's passage would be much wider, the study found.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of particle

Noun

The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of fleck

Noun

Despite the different grain bill, Jack Daniel’s hasn't abandoned some of the techniques closely associated with its Tennessee whiskey.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Single-crystal turbine blades remove the grain boundaries found inside ordinary metals.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of grain

Noun

What started as a hangover fix in Las Vegas is now a national industry testing the edges of medicine, cosmetics and longevity science — and the next wave, built around a molecule called NAD+, is already reshaping the menu.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
On its own, the molecule doesn’t stay in the bloodstream for long.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of molecule

Noun

This $6 high-neck tank is a layering staple (under a polka-dot cardigan, perhaps), while this chambray button-down is practically begging to be worn at the pumpkin patch.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Riders go down a steep slope on large inner tubes before hitting a small bump to slow down and finally stopping on a turf patch.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The terrific new album was played in its entirety during the middle portion of Squeeze’s set and evoked a little bit of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds in some spots.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of bit

Noun

Maybe the top of the fridge hasn’t seen a wipe-down in months, or the inside of your toaster tray has some lurking crumbs.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
The chiffon-style dessert, also known as Bizcocho Dominicano, has a buttery soft crumb and is typically filled with a pineapple or fruit jam, according to Dominican Cooking.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crumb

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