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Granule

Noun (singular): A small compact particle.

Sense 1: A small particle or grain, typically of a substance such as sugar, salt, or sand.

Example sentence: I sprinkled some sugar granules on top of the cupcakes for added sweetness.

Sense 2: A specialized cell or granular leukocyte found in the blood, such as an eosinophil or a basophil.

Example sentence: High levels of eosinophil granules in the blood may indicate an allergic reaction.

Sense 3: A small pellet of medication or supplement, often coated for easier swallowing.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed me a daily dose of calcium granules for better bone health.

Sense 4: In astronomy, a compact rocky or icy body that orbits the Sun, typically smaller than a planet.

Example sentence: The International Astronomical Union classified Pluto as a dwarf planet, no longer considering it a granule in the planetary sense.

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