1. a machine or device that breaks down material into granules or small grains
Usage: technical; commonly used in manufacturing and industrial contexts
2. a person or agent that granulates or converts something into granular form
Usage: less common than the machine sense

Examples

• The pharmaceutical company installed a new granulator to process the powder into uniform pellets.
• The plastic granulator reduced waste by converting scrap material into reusable granules.
• Industrial granulatorsare essential equipment in sugar and salt production.
• The granulator's rotating blades efficiently broke down the raw material.
• Modern granulatorscan handle high-volume production with minimal downtime.