korrelige

Korrelige is a Dutch adjective meaning grainy or granular, used to describe textures or appearances that consist of many small grains or particles. It can refer to tangible textures, such as a bread crumb or a rough surface, and to visual qualities, such as a photograph or film with visible grain or noise.

Etymology and related terms: korrelige is formed from korrel, meaning grain or granule, plus the adjectival suffix -ig. The related form korrelig is commonly used for the same meaning, especially in reference to images. In English the closest equivalent is grainy; in more technical contexts, granuleus or granulair can be used as synonyms.

Usage and context: The term is versatile and appears in everyday descriptions of food textures, surfaces, and media quality. In food, korrelige textures imply noticeable granular or crumbly characteristics. In photography and cinema, een korrelige image denotes visible film grain or digital noise, which can be intentional for a retro look or an undesired artifact of the shooting conditions.

Notes: Korrelige is a descriptive, neutral term. It does not inherently carry a positive or negative judgment but signals the presence of small-grained structure or noise. Depending on context, it can suggest roughness, coarseness, or stylistic grain in media.