granule
noun
gran·ule
ˈgran-(ˌ)yül 
1
: a small particle
especially
: one of numerous particles forming a larger unit
2
: any of the small short-lived brilliant spots on the sun's photosphere
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Then apply pre-emergent herbicide granules the first week of September to prevent germination of next year’s crop.
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Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
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Brown sugar granules gently remove stubborn flakes, while jojoba and argan oil deliver a nourishing dose of hydration to help keep skin from drying out.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its black carbon Odor Shield granules, this odor-locking cat litter delivers active odor control to help create a pleasant litter box environment.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Brown sugar granules gently remove stubborn flakes, while jojoba and argan oil deliver a nourishing dose of hydration to help keep skin from drying out.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granule. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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granule
noun
gran·ule
ˈgran-yü(ə)l
1
: a small grain or particle
granules of sugar
2
: a small short-lived bright spot on the sun
Medical Definition
granule
noun
gran·ule
ˈgran-(ˌ)yü(ə)l
1
a
: a little grain or small particle
especially
: one of a number of particles forming a larger unit
b
: a small sugar-coated pill
2
: a clump of actinomycetes in a lesion
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