Resembling, composed of, or containing granules; having a grainy or granular quality.
From Latin granulum plus -ous, an adjective suffix. This variant of 'granular' emphasizes the characteristic small, grain-like appearance or composition.
Sugar, salt, and sand all look granulous under magnification—they're basically piles of tiny crystals, which is exactly what gives them that satisfying crunchy texture when you handle them.
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