GRANULE Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

granule

noun

ˈgran-(ˌ)yül

Definition of granule

as in particle

a very small piece is there one granule of truth in that statement?

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Recent Examples of granule 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 Garbage disposals can grind small pieces of food and granules; however, large, hard and fibrous foods will cause clogs and residue over time in the disposal. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 But humidity and moisture after the rain will result in ruptured pollen granules, resulting in pollen that is easier to carry on the wind and breathe in. — Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 Add some Mosquito Bits granules to keep mosquitoes from breeding in the water. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for granule

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Noun

Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The chemical, called 6PPD-Q, is formed when fine tire particles meet ozone.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026

Definition of particle

Noun

New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026
One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

Furthermore, beware of any ancestral diet that is completely lacking in particular nutrients and the foods that bring them such as grains that bring fiber and different vitamins and minerals.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Like other silk styles available at Quince, the dress has a diagonal grain — the detail that gives this slip dress its signature drape and appearance.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of grain

Noun

This salty brine on the rock's parent asteroid could be an important piece to study, as researchers think that such a brine could ignite the chemical reactions between organic molecules and minerals that could create life.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
The researchers say that this digital silicon technology is easier to scale up than their analog circuit and can also carry out other kinds of computation, such as image generation and simulations of molecules.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026

Definition of molecule

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Through the agreement, in collaboration with Learfield, an XRP jersey patch will be featured on all Kansas team uniforms, marking the first time a cryptocurrency will be integrated into the jersey of a major college athletics program.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Massage it on rough, bumpy patches and areas prone to ingrown hairs for brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

This pacing problem extends to subplots like the Henry-in-a-coma bit.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

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