granule

granule

Geology a single rock fragment in gravel, smaller than a pebble but larger than a sand grain

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granule

[′gran·yül]

(astronomy)

A convective cell in the solar photosphere, about 600 miles (1000 kilometers) in diameter.

(geology)

A somewhat rounded rock fragment ranging in diameter from 2 to 4 millimeters; larger than a coarse sand grain and smaller than a pebble.

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granularity

The degree of detail. More granularity implies more detail and selectivity in analyzing or customizing a system. There are smaller increments (granules) from which to select.

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