Graininess

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹeɪnˈaɪˈnɛs/

Graininess (noun)

  1. The quality of looking rough or uneven, with small specks or tiny dots instead of smooth surfaces.
  2. A slightly rough, dry feeling in food or drink, caused by small particles that do not fully dissolve.
  3. The state of having a texture made of small grains, making a surface or material look or feel uneven.

Examples

  • The photo has graininess, so the details look blurry.
  • Graininess appears when the camera uses low light settings.