FINE-GRAINED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

IPA (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does fine-grained mean? 

• FINE-GRAINED (adjective)
  The adjective FINE-GRAINED has 2 senses:

1. consisting of fine particles

2. dense or compact in structure or texture, as a wood composed of small-diameter cells

  Familiarity information: FINE-GRAINED used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FINE-GRAINED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Consisting of fine particles

Synonyms:

fine-grained; powdered; powdery; pulverised; pulverized; small-grained

Context example:

pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding

Similar:

fine (of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Dense or compact in structure or texture, as a wood composed of small-diameter cells

Synonyms:

close-grained; fine-grained

Context example:

fine-grained rock

Similar:

fine (of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles)

 Context examples 

By looking at this radiated heat during the lunar night, scientists can calculate how much of the surface is covered by large, warm rocks, versus cooler, fine-grained regolith, also known as lunar soil.

(Moon Data Sheds Light on Earth’s Asteroid Impact History, NASA)