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graininess

/ˈgreɪnaɪnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does graininess mean?

noun

The quality of being coarse or gritty in texture; the quality of being slightly uneven or rough in texture or quality.

Example

"The graininess of the sandpaper made it difficult to smooth out the wood."

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