Meaning of the word granulate in English

What does granulate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

granulate

US /ˈɡræn.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈɡræn.jə.leɪt/

Verb

1.

to turn or to make something turn into granules (= small pieces like grains):

Example:
Fondant is made of sugar and water boiled together, with a small quantity of cream of tartar to prevent the sugar from granulating.

Noun

1.

a substance consisting of granules (= small pieces like grains):

Example:
Old sneakers are transformed into a rubber granulate that is incorporated into playground surfacing.
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