granulation
The formation of granules, or of cereal grainsThe formation of granules, or of cereal grains.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)The formation of granules, or of cereal grains.
the act of forming something into granules or grains
The formation of granules, or of cereal grains.
(countable, uncountable)The forming of metals into granules by pouring them through a sieve into water while hot.
(uncountable)The condition of being granulated.
(countable, uncountable)Granulated tissue on the surface of a healing wound; granulation tissue.
new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process
(countable, uncountable)A bright, transient granular marking on the Sun's photosphere.
(countable, uncountable)The attachment of granules of precious metal to underlying metal of jewellery.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Late Latin grānulum (“granule”) + -ation. Attested earlier than granule and granulateFrom Late Latin grānulum (“granule”) + -ation. Attested earlier than granule and granulate. By surface analysis, granulate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: granulations| Singular | granulation |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process:granulation tissue
Word family
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