Definition of: granulate

(gran′yə·lāt) v.t. & v.i. ·lat·ed, ·lat·ing
1. To make or become granular; form into grains.
2. To become or cause to become rough on the surface by the formation of granules.
—gran′u·lat′ed adjective
—gran′u·la′tor, gran′u·lat′er noun