1.
granular; grain-shaped
Having the form of small grains or particles. Used to describe the shape or texture of materials, substances, or products.
粒状の肥料をまいた。
I spread granular fertilizer.
この薬は粒状で飲みやすい。
This medicine is in granular form and easy to take.
原料を粒状に加工してから袋に詰める。
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:
- 粒状肥料 (granular fertilizer)
- 粒状に加工する (to process into granules)
- 粒状の素材 (granular material)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 粉末: powder — finer than granular
- 顆粒: granules — specifically small pharmaceutical or food granules