granule
/ˈɡranjuːl
/noun
A small compact particle of a substance: coffee granules...
- Here starch granules of a uniform size are mixed with encapsulated ink particles of a slightly smaller size.
- If you won't remember to feed them regularly, also add some granules of slow - release fertiliser.
- Microscopic granules of 18-carat gold and silk powder give it a translucent glow.
Synonyms
grain, particle, fragment, bit, sliver;
scrap, crumb, morsel, mite, mote, speck, spot, dot, molecule, atom, iota, jot, whit
informal smidgen, smidge
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin granulum, diminutive of Latin granum 'grain'.