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FINE-GRAINED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Dense or compact in structure or texture, as a wood composed of small-diameter cells
Example:
fine-grained rock
Synonyms:
close-grained; fine-grained
Classified under:
Similar:
fine (of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Consisting of fine particles
Example:
pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding
Synonyms:
fine-grained; powdered; powdery; pulverised; pulverized; small-grained
Classified under:
Similar:
fine (of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles)
