The Oxford English Dictionary defines "granular" to mean:
Consisting of grains or granules; existing in the condition of grains or granules....A "granule" is "A small grain; a small compact particle; a pellet."
Mountains, which consist of lime stone or marble of a granular or scaly texture....
Having a granulated surface or structure....
On the [foot] pads or cushions of the cat, the cuticle is rough and granular.
Of the nature of a granule or granules....
Their [geckos'] skin is studded above with very small granular scales....
1652 W. Charleton Darknes Atheism 45 Those Granules of sand, which suffice to make up the vast bulk of the World.
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