I. ˈgranyəˌlāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin granul um granule + English -ate (v. suffix) — more at granule
transitive verb
: to form or crystallize (as sugar) into grains, granules, or small masses : make granular
intransitive verb
1. : to collect or become formed into grains or granules
2. : to undergo granulation
II. -_lə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V adjective
Etymology: New Latin granulatus, from Late Latin granulum + Latin -atus -ate
: granulated