grainy

grainy
graininess, n.
/gray"nee/, adj., grainier, grainiest.
1. resembling grain; granular.
2. full of grains or grain.
3. having a natural or simulated grain, as wood, wallpaper, etc.
4. Photog. (of a negative or positive) having a granular appearance.
[1605-15; GRAIN + -Y1]

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