— granulater, granulator , n. — granulative /gran"yeuh lay'tiv, -leuh tiv/ , adj.
/gran"yeuh layt'/ , v. , granulated, granulating .
v.t.
1. to form into granules or grains.
2. to raise in granules; make rough on the surface.
v.i.
3. to become granular or grainy.
4. Pathol. to form granulation tissue.
[ 1660-70; GRANULE + -ATE 1 ]