Definitions
- Referring to a small, solid particle with a grainy or coarse texture. - Talking about a small, individual unit of a substance that can be seen with the naked eye. - Describing a small, discrete piece of a larger substance or material.
- Referring to a small, indivisible unit of matter that cannot be seen with the naked eye. - Talking about a small, distinct unit of a substance or material. - Describing a small, separate piece of something that is part of a larger whole.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to small units of a substance or material.
- 2Both can be used to describe solids or liquids.
- 3Both can be seen under a microscope.
- 4Both can be part of a larger substance or material.
- 5Both can be used in scientific or technical contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Granules are typically larger and more visible than particles.
- 2Composition: Granules are often made up of multiple particles while particles are indivisible units of matter.
- 3Texture: Granules have a grainy or coarse texture while particles do not necessarily have a specific texture.
- 4Visibility: Granules can be seen with the naked eye while particles require a microscope to be seen.
- 5Context: Granules are more commonly used in everyday language while particles are more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
Remember this!
Granule and particle both refer to small units of a substance or material. However, the difference between granule and particle is their size, composition, texture, visibility, and context. Granules are larger, visible, and often made up of multiple particles, while particles are indivisible units of matter that require a microscope to be seen. Granules are more commonly used in everyday language, while particles are more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
