noun🔗ShareA sharp, needle-like piece."The old, cracked glass had tiny spicules that pricked my finger when I touched it. "biologyanatomymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tiny glass flake formed during the manufacture of glass vials"The technician inspected the new glass vials carefully, looking for any spicules that could contaminate the medicine. "materialtechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of many needle-like crystalline structures that provide skeletal support in marine invertebrates like sponges."The biologist showed us tiny glass-like spicules from a sea sponge under the microscope. "biologyanatomyanimaloceanstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA needle-like mating structure found only in male nematodes."The scientist examined the male nematode under the microscope and identified it by observing the presence of spicules, which are essential for reproduction. "animalbiologyorganismanatomystructuresexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA jet of matter ejected from the photosphere of the sun."Through powerful telescopes, scientists observed spicules erupting from the sun's surface like fiery fountains. "astronomyphysicsspacesciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small spike of flowers."The lavender plant displayed beautiful spicules of purple flowers, attracting many bees. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
