(りゅうじょう)

りゅうじょう
noun, no-adjective
granular; grain-shaped
1. granular; grain-shaped
Having the form of small grains or particles. Used to describe the shape or texture of materials, substances, or products.
粒状(りゅうじょう)肥料(ひりょう)をまいた。
I spread granular fertilizer.
この(くすり)粒状(りゅうじょう)()みやすい。
This medicine is in granular form and easy to take.
原料(げんりょう)粒状(りゅうじょう)加工(かこう)してから(ふくろ)()める。
The raw material is processed into granules and then packed into bags.

USAGE:
A technical descriptor used for materials, chemicals, food products, and medicines that are in the form of small grains or pellets.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 粒状(りゅうじょう)肥料(ひりょう) (granular fertilizer)
  • 粒状(りゅうじょう)加工(かこう)する (to process into granules)
  • 粒状(りゅうじょう)素材(そざい) (granular material)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 粉末(ふんまつ): powder — finer than granular
  • 顆粒(かりゅう): granules — specifically small pharmaceutical or food granules