the quality of being made up of granules (= small pieces like grains), or the process of forming granules

When viewed at very high resolution, the surface of the sun has a mottled appearance (called granulation). 当以非常高的分辨率观察时，太阳表面呈斑驳状（称为颗粒化）。

Granulation in honey is a natural process, and can be reversed by gentle heat. 蜂蜜的颗粒化是一个自然过程，可以通过温和的加热逆转。

the size of the granules (= small pieces like grains) that make up a substance

This is a southern-style corn meal that has a finer granulation. 这是一种南方风格的玉米粉，其颗粒更细。

Gunpowder mixtures have a range of properties, depending on formulation and granulation. 火药混合物有一系列的特性，取决于配方和颗粒大小。

the process of many small lumps forming in injured skin or tissue as part of the healing process (= the process of becoming healthy again)

The lesion is left open to heal by granulation. 病灶保持开放状态，以通过形成肉芽来愈合。

Avoid iodine dressings because they damage healthy tissue and slow granulation. 避免使用碘剂敷料，因为会损伤健康组织和延缓肉芽形成。

one of many small lumps that have formed in a wound or in part of the body

Ear examination revealed a perforation filled with keratin and surrounded by granulations. 耳部检查发现一处注满角蛋白、周围都是肉芽的穿孔。