granulate
UK: ˈɡræn.jə.leɪt | US: ˈɡræn.jə.leɪt
vt. to form into grains or small particles
vi. to become granular in texture
adj. having a granular structure
The word granulate traces back to Latin granulum (a small grain), combining granum (grain) with the diminutive -ulum. Over time, it evolved into granulatus in Medieval Latin, meaning "composed of small grains." The English verb granulate emerged in the 17th century, reflecting the process of breaking substances into grain-like particles. The suffix -ate standardizes it as a verb, aligning with scientific and industrial terminology.
The sugar will granulate if left in humid conditions.
Manufacturers granulate plastic pellets for easier molding.
The soil began to granulate after repeated freezing and thawing.
Granulated garlic dissolves more quickly than whole cloves.
The chemist used a machine to granulate the powdered compound.