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Grain
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grain, grains
a small, hard particle or granule, often referring to seeds, sand, or similar substances
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céréale, grain
small, hard seeds that are harvested from cereal plants and used as a food source
What are "grains"?
Grain refers to small, hard seeds harvested from cereal plants, such as wheat, rice, corn, oats, or barley, that serve as a vital food source for humans and animals. These seeds are rich in carbohydrates, providing energy, and often contain essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Grains are used to make a wide variety of foods, including bread, pasta, cereal, and animal feed, making them a staple in diets worldwide.
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fil, trame
the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric
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grain, granulat
the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
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grain, unité infime
the smallest possible unit of anything
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céréale, grain
a cereal grass
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grain, gramme troy
1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
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grain, gramme
1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
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grain
a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
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grain (cuir), grains de cuir
the side of leather from which the hair has been removed
to grain
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granuler, réduire en grains
form into grains
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granuler, devenir granulaire
become granular
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incorporer, mélanger
thoroughly work in
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grainer
paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood
grain
n
grainy
adj
grainy
adj
ingrain
n
ingrain
n
Exemple
The wind carried grains of sand across the desert.
The provident farmer stored extra grain in case of poor harvests in the future.
The machine grinds up the grain into flour.
The sandstone's matrix held the grains together.
The farmer laid some grain by for the winter.
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