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nongranular

nongranular

7.9
Not containing small grains or pieces
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no granular
  • The scientist noted that the liquid was nongranular and had a smooth texture.

Examples

  • The paint was described as nongranular, providing a sleek finish on the walls.

  • For the experiment, they needed a nongranular material to ensure uniform consistency.

  • Hence, throughout almost all of Spain, corn is only consumed when presented in unrecognizable, nongranular form.

    Academic text (1992)

Synonyms

nonparticulate
vsnongranular
  • Specialized
9.6

Not made of small solid pieces

is narrower, meaning absence of granules rather than particles generally

Antonyms

granular
9 5.1

A material made of many small grains like sand

How Granular

granular
9 5.1
nongranular
  • Specialized
7.9

Surface Forms

nongranular positive

Morphology

nongranular = granular (transparent) = non + granular

The meaning is the straightforward negative of 'granular' formed by the productive prefix 'non-'.

Etymology

Nongranular starts with non- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from granule meaning 'a small grain' or 'tiny particle'. So, nongranular means 'not made of small grains', which is why we use it for cells or materials that look smooth and have no grainy structure.