Equigranular

/ˌɛkwɪˈɡrænjələr/ adjective

Definition

Having grains or particles of equal or uniform size throughout.

Etymology

From Latin 'aequi-' (equal) and 'granular' (from 'granum' meaning grain). This term is used in geology and materials science to describe consistent crystal or particle distributions.

Kelly Says

Geologists actually use this term regularly when describing rock textures—if a granite has crystals all roughly the same size, it's equigranular, which is genuinely useful for identifying how quickly magma cooled.

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