small-grained
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- adjective
- /smɔl-ɡreɪnd/
- 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.
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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
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Has very small particles so it feels smooth
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3.7
Rough in feel or look because of many tiny pieces
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3.0
Covered with fine, dry dust that easily falls off
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5.1
A material made of many small grains like sand
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4.2
With many small grains or a grainy texture
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4.4
Contains very small, closely packed particles that make it feel smooth like fine sugar
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5.2
Something that is very small, like tiny particles or thin fibers
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Made of very tiny particles
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4.6
Has very small parts that make a smooth surface, like hair or flour
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Having very small, tightly packed parts that make a smooth surface in wood or stone
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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.