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granuliferous

granuliferous

9.9
Having many small grains or particles
  • adjective
  • /ˌɡrænjʊˈlɪfərəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : granuloso
  • Under the microscope, the scientist identified several granuliferous cells in the tissue sample.

Examples

  • The mineral was classified as granuliferous because it contained numerous tiny particles.

  • Some rocks are granuliferous and contain small mineral grains.

  • Some fungi have a granuliferous surface due to the formation of spore granules.

  • The granuliferous layers in the sediment were clearly visible.

  • The mineral was classified as granuliferous because it contained numerous tiny granules.

  • In the lab, the researchers discovered granuliferous formations that contributed to the specimen's texture.

  • The scientist noted that the granuliferous surface of the microorganism played a role in its reproduction.

Synonyms

granular
vsgranuliferous
9 5.1

A material made of many small grains like sand

produces or contains many small grains or particles
granulated
vsgranuliferous
4.2

With many small grains or a grainy texture

focuses on producing or containing grains rather than the forming process
granulose
vsgranuliferous
9.9

A material or surface covered with small grains like coarse sand

refers to producing or containing grains, not only meallike texture
grumose
vsgranuliferous
9.9

A lumpy, grainy texture like small bits in thick soup

means producing or containing grains without implying liquid origin

How Granular

granuliferous
  • Specialized
9.9
granular
9 5.1
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

granuliferous positive

Morphology

granuliferous = granule (semi-transparent) = granul + iferous

The meaning is fairly clear from 'granule' plus the classical suffix '-iferous' meaning bearing, but the stem is somewhat specialized and the suffix is not highly productive for average learners.

Etymology

Granuliferous comes from the word granule, meaning 'small grain', and the ending -ferous, meaning 'bearing' or 'carrying', so imagine a surface that 'carries' many tiny grains and you get a clear image of why granuliferous means 'producing or containing granules'.