粒つぶ立だつ

godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb

become grainy; form grains

Describes a substance or surface developing a granular texture, often used for food, paint, or skin. Intransitive.

• 砂さ糖とうが湿しっ気けで粒つぶ立だってしまった。

  The sugar became grainy from the humidity.

• この塗と料りょうは乾かわくと粒つぶ立だつことがある。

  This paint can become grainy when it dries.