small-grained
- adjective
- /smɔl-ɡreɪnd/
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fino
- The geologist studied the small-grained sand to determine its composition.
Examples
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Small quantities of small-grained white rice from Man and Danan sold in Abidjan at high retail prices, but comparatively little white rice flowed out of the region in 2002.
Academic text (2009) -
The small-grained flour made the cake incredibly light and fluffy.
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She planted small-grained seeds that would yield a rich harvest in the spring.
Synonyms
380
1.0
Made of very tiny particles
252
1.0
Has very small particles so it feels smooth
25
3.7
Rough in feel or look because of many tiny pieces
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5.1
A material made of many small grains like sand
4
3.0
Covered with fine, dry dust that easily falls off
1
4.4
Contains very small, closely packed particles that make it feel smooth like fine sugar
1
4.6
Has very small parts that make a smooth surface, like hair or flour
1
5.2
Something that is very small, like tiny particles or thin fibers
Having very small, tightly packed parts that make a smooth surface in wood or stone
With many small grains or a grainy texture
Antonyms
How Fine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Small-grained comes from putting small and grain together, and grain comes from an old Latin word granum meaning 'seed' or 'small particle'. Think of tiny grains of sand or seed-like bits, so small-grained means made of very fine, small particles and often feels smooth or delicate.