noun🔗ShareA sharp, needle-like piece."The broken glass had a tiny spicule sticking up, so I carefully avoided touching it. "partmaterialstructuresciencebiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tiny glass flake formed during the manufacture of glass vials"The lab technician carefully inspected the new glass vials for any spicule that could contaminate the experiment. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of many needle-like crystalline structures that provide skeletal support in marine invertebrates like sponges."The scientist examined the sponge under the microscope and pointed out the tiny, needle-like spicule structures that gave it support. "biologyanimalstructureanatomyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA needle-like mating structure found only in male nematodes."The male nematode uses its spicule to assist in reproduction. "organismanimalbiologysexanatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA jet of matter ejected from the photosphere of the sun."Looking through the telescope, the astronomer pointed out a spicule shooting up from the sun's surface. "astronomyphysicsspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small spike of flowers."The lavender plant in the garden had a beautiful spicule of purple flowers blooming at the end of each stem. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
