granule
noun
gran·ule
ˈgran-(ˌ)yül 
1
: a small particle
especially
: one of numerous particles forming a larger unit
2
: any of the small short-lived brilliant spots on the sun's photosphere
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Grits Don’t let those snowy little grit granules fool you—they aren’t meant to hang around for too long waiting for their moment in the sun.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
The most significant spike occurred with caffeine-containing powders/granules, like pre-workout supplements, which surged 633%.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Add tomato sauce, cilantro, garlic, bouillon granules, cumin, and black pepper; stir to combine.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
The most significant spike occurred with caffeine-containing powders/granules, like pre-workout supplements, which surged 633%.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Add tomato sauce, cilantro, garlic, bouillon granules, cumin, and black pepper; stir to combine.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granule. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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granule
noun
gran·ule
ˈgran-yü(ə)l
1
: a small grain or particle
granules of sugar
2
: a small short-lived bright spot on the sun
Medical Definition
granule
noun
gran·ule
ˈgran-(ˌ)yü(ə)l
1
a
: a little grain or small particle
especially
: one of a number of particles forming a larger unit
b
: a small sugar-coated pill
2
: a clump of actinomycetes in a lesion
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