Definitions
- Describing a form of fertilizer or animal feed that is compressed into small, round pellets. - Referring to medication that is compressed into small, round pellets for ease of swallowing. - Talking about ammunition that is compressed into small, round pellets for use in air guns or shotguns.
- Describing sugar or salt that has been processed into small, granular crystals. - Referring to fertilizer or herbicide that is made up of small, granular particles. - Talking about coffee that has been ground into small, granular pieces for brewing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe small, compressed or processed particles.
- 2Both can be used to describe food products.
- 3Both can be used to describe agricultural products.
- 4Both can be used to describe medication.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Pelleted refers to small, round pellets while granulated refers to small, granular particles that may not be uniform in shape.
- 2Production: Pelleted particles are compressed into shape while granulated particles are created through a process of grinding or crushing.
- 3Usage: Pelleted is more commonly used to describe animal feed, fertilizer, and ammunition while granulated is more commonly used to describe sugar, salt, and coffee.
- 4Texture: Pelleted particles are often harder and denser than granulated particles.
- 5Function: Pelleted particles are often used for ease of handling and ingestion while granulated particles are often used for ease of dissolving or melting.
Remember this!
Pelleted and granulated both refer to small particles, but they differ in shape, production, usage, texture, and function. Pelleted particles are small, round, and compressed, often used for animal feed, fertilizer, and ammunition. Granulated particles are small, granular, and created through grinding or crushing, often used for sugar, salt, and coffee.
