1. forms or causes to form into small grains or particles
Usage: third person singular present tense of granulate

Examples

• The sugar granulates as it cools and dries.
• The machine granulates the plastic into small pellets.
• Salt granulates when exposed to moisture and then dried.
• The pharmaceutical company granulates the powder to make tablets.
• Heat granulates the mixture into uniform particles.
• The process granulates raw materials for easier handling.