gran·u·late
ˈgran-yə-ˌlāt 
granulated; granulating
: to form or crystallize into grains or granules
: to form granulations
an open granulating wound
gran·u·la·tor
-ātə-
plural -s
: one that granulates
specifically
: a large revolving cylinder in which sugar is dried and granulated
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
These treats are crowned with streusel, feature brown sugar rather than granulated, and include some sort of sour dairy product, such as buttermilk or sour cream.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Gradually add the sugar, beating until the sugar is no longer granulated or sandy, for about 5 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Made with a blend of brown and granulated sugar and lots of butter, these classic treats are tender, nostalgic, and hard to stop at just one.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Toss the orange sections with turbinado sugar, rather than granulated, for a richer flavor.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
These treats are crowned with streusel, feature brown sugar rather than granulated, and include some sort of sour dairy product, such as buttermilk or sour cream.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Gradually add the sugar, beating until the sugar is no longer granulated or sandy, for about 5 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Made with a blend of brown and granulated sugar and lots of butter, these classic treats are tender, nostalgic, and hard to stop at just one.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Granulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granulate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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granulate
verb
gran·u·late
ˈgran-yə-ˌlāt
granulated; granulating
: to form or crystallize into grains or granules
Medical Definition
granulate
verb
gran·u·late
ˈgran-yə-ˌlāt
granulated; granulating
: to form or crystallize (as sugar) into grains or granules
: to form granulations
as soon as the ulcer is granulating and free from slough—R. H. Nyquist
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