granule

noun

ˈgran-(ˌ)yül How to pronounce granule (audio)
Definition of granulenext
as in particle
a very small piece is there one granule of truth in that statement?

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Recent Examples of granule In another bowl, stir together extra-large eggs, instant coffee granules, pure vanilla extract, and sugar. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Manufacturing process Extrusion-spheronization was used to manufacture uniform high-explosive granules. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae. — ABC News, 19 May 2026 Hail damage can be subtle — granule loss and small dents that shorten a roof’s life without obvious leaks. — Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for granule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
  1. particle
  2. speck
  3. fleck
  4. grain
  5. molecule
  6. patch
  7. bit
  8. crumb
Noun
  • Most are no larger than a particle of dust, or grain of sand.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There is also a record that staff there was improperly emitting particles through their smokestack.
    — Dave Savini, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of particle
Noun
  • Hezlep House is on the market for a speck under $5 million with listing agent Nancy Valentine.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That’s way off in the distance, barely a speck on the horizon.
    — Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Little flecks of roasted sweet potato pepper the cake, and a tangy cream cheese glaze is a perfect complement to the warm spices and crunchy topping.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • The experiments also detected pre-melting, where atomic disorder formed along nanoscale grain boundaries before the metal reached its standard melting point.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The high-pressure stream erodes the lighter-colored soft spring wood that’s found between the dark grain bands of summer-wood.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of grain
Noun
  • The electrode is built from a two-dimensional conductive metal-organic framework (MOF), a porous material made by connecting metal components with organic molecules.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The team used a technique called metabolomics to measure small molecules circulating in the blood, providing a biochemical snapshot of how the astronauts' bodies — and the microbes living inside them — were responding to spaceflight.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of molecule
Noun
  • Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 almost a full year ago—which means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, but that’s not the only reason Windows 11 Pro is a solid upgrade.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But automakers will likely still provide a basic level of support, especially in the form of safety and security patches and bug fixes.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • Bits of pickled veg and infused butters come with the bread course, and the Parker House-like bread itself is multicolored thanks to leftover bits of beet and ramp and carrot.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes he can get pulled a little bit too far towards his near post with wide shots and open up space towards the back post.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • After brushing off any remaining crumbs, Lova made her way to the John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic building of crimson sandstone that dominates the high street.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Grease, crumbs, and a garbage can are found in most kitchens.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of crumb

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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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