granulate

/ˈɡrænjəleɪt/
verb
  1. To form or break into small grains or particles.
    • You can granulate sugar by grinding it in a food processor.
    • The machine granulates plastic waste into tiny pellets for recycling.
    • The soil granulates naturally when it is dry and crumbly.
  2. (of a wound or tissue) To form small, fleshy projections during the healing process.
    • After a few days, the burn started to granulate and form new tissue.
    • The doctor said the wound was beginning to granulate, which is a good sign of healing.
    • The nurse cleaned the wound to help it granulate properly.
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