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globule

/ˈɡlɒbjuːl/ /ˈɡlɑbjul/

Meanings
noun
A small round particle of substance; a drop.

Examples :

"The scientist observed tiny globules of oil floating on the water. "
substance material chemistry physics

Related Words

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floating verb

/ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

"The boat floated on the water."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

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tiny noun

/ˈtaɪni/

A small child; an infant.

"The tiny slept soundly in his crib. "

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particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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globules noun

/ˈɡlɑbjulz/ /ˈɡlɑbjuːlz/

A small round particle of substance; a drop.

"The spilled oil separated into tiny, floating globules on the surface of the water. "

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drop noun

/dɹɒp/ /dɹɑp/

A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.

"Put three drops of oil into the mixture."

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round adverb

/ˈɹaʊnd/

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.

"High above, vultures circled around."

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."