Granulate

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹænˈjuˈɫeɪt/

Granulate (verb)

  1. to break something into small, grain-like pieces
  2. to form into small, grain-like pieces naturally or through a process

Examples

  • They granulate the sugar for better texture.
  • Factories often granulate materials for easier handling.

Common collocations: granulate sugar, granulate materials, granulate naturally, granulate over time

Synonyms of Granulate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Granulate

  • — when referring to making something solid