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Granularity

Scope note

The state or quality of being composed of or bearing small grains or particles. Regarding paint layer structure, use for paint that consists almost entirely of pigment particles with little or no vehicle.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000218726

Broader Terms used

texture

Term used for

granulated

Equivalent Terms used

granular

Created

13yrs ago

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