granular (adj.)

  1. having a granular structure like that of chondrites

    [ Syn: chondritic ]

  2. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; granular sugar; the photographs were grainy and indistinct; it left a mealy residue

    [ Syn: farinaceous , coarse-grained , grainy , granulose , gritty , mealy ]

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