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GRANULATE

Dictionary entry overview: What does granulate mean?

• GRANULATE (verb)
The verb GRANULATE has 3 senses:

1. form into grains
2. become granular
3. form granulating tissue

Familiarity information: GRANULATE used as a verb is uncommon.

Dictionary entry details

• GRANULATE (verb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Form into grains

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

granulate; grain

Hypernyms (to "granulate" is one way to...):

form (assume a form or shape)

Cause:

grain; granulate (become granular)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Become granular

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

granulate; grain

Hypernyms (to "granulate" is one way to...):

change form; change shape; deform (assume a different shape or form)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Sense 3

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Meaning:

Form granulating tissue

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Context example:

wounds and ulcers can granulate

Hypernyms (to "granulate" is one way to...):

heal (get healthy again)

Sentence frame:

Somebody's (body part) ----s

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