granulation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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granulation (plural granulations)

1. The formation of granules
2. (uncountable) The condition of being granulated
3. Granulated tissue on the surface of a healing wound; granulation tissue
4. (astronomy) A bright, transient granular marking on the Sun's photosphere
5. The attachment of granules of precious metal to underlying metal of jewellery

[edit] Related terms

• grain
• granular
• granularity
• granulate
• granule