granulation
noun uk/ˌɡræn.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɡræn.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
(SMALL PIECES)
[ U ]颗粒化;造粒
the quality of being made up of granules (= small pieces like grains), or the process of forming granules
When viewed at very high resolution, the surface of the sun has a mottled appearance (called granulation). 当以非常高的分辨率观察时，太阳表面呈斑驳状（称为颗粒化）。
Granulation in honey is a natural process, and can be reversed by gentle heat. 蜂蜜的颗粒化是一个自然过程，可以通过温和的加热逆转。
[ C or U ]颗粒大小
the size of the granules (= small pieces like grains) that make up a substance
This is a southern-style corn meal that has a finer granulation. 这是一种南方风格的玉米粉，其颗粒更细。
Gunpowder mixtures have a range of properties, depending on formulation and granulation. 火药混合物有一系列的特性，取决于配方和颗粒大小。
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- Granulation is an artistic effect that can be achieved when using colours with heavy pigment particles.
- The type and source of sugars, as well as their granulation, will affect their use.
- The beans are processed into soy flours with different granulations (such as flakes, grits, powders).
- Use medium granulation buckwheat.
(IN BODY)
[ U ] medical specialized肉芽形成
the process of many small lumps forming in injured skin or tissue as part of the healing process (= the process of becoming healthy again)
The lesion is left open to heal by granulation. 病灶保持开放状态，以通过形成肉芽来愈合。
Avoid iodine dressings because they damage healthy tissue and slow granulation. 避免使用碘剂敷料，因为会损伤健康组织和延缓肉芽形成。
[ C ] medical specialized肉芽
one of many small lumps that have formed in a wound or in part of the body
Ear examination revealed a perforation filled with keratin and surrounded by granulations. 耳部检查发现一处注满角蛋白、周围都是肉芽的穿孔。
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- Dead skin had to be removed from the wound before granulation and healing could begin.
- The wound sites showed increased granulation, decreased drainage, and a reduced bacterial burden after having the device in place.
- The conjunctiva may be striated, or studded with granulations but not inflamed.