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A series of integrated steps whereby a dry powder is conditioned by wetting or is melted to form a plasticized mass that with the aid of low shear forces (e.g., tumbling, agitation), yields particles (e.g., spheres and pellets) possessing characteristic dimensions and density; excludes operations used to obtain an intimate uniform mixture of the ingredients prior to being fed to the granulation equipment (e.g., convection or diffusion mixing).
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