Droplets: meaning, definitions and examples

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droplets

[ ˈdrɒplɪts ]

^{Context #1}

water

Small drops of water.

Synonyms

beads, drops, particles

Examples of usage

The window was covered in droplets after the rain.
She could feel the droplets of water on her skin.

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medicine

A small amount of liquid medication.

Synonyms

doses, drops, pills

Examples of usage

The doctor prescribed two droplets of the medicine.
She put two droplets of the eye drops in her eyes.

Translations

Translations of the word "droplets" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gotículas

🇮🇳 बूंदें

🇩🇪 Tröpfchen

🇮🇩 tetesan

🇺🇦 краплі

🇵🇱 kropelki

🇯🇵 しずく

🇫🇷 gouttelettes

🇪🇸 gotas

🇹🇷 damlacıklar

🇰🇷 물방울

🇸🇦 قطرات

🇨🇿 kapičky

🇸🇰 kvapôčky

🇨🇳 小滴

🇸🇮 kapljice

🇮🇸 dropi

🇰🇿 тамшылар

🇬🇪 წვეთები

🇦🇿 damcılar

🇲🇽 gotas

Word origin

The word 'droplets' originated from the Middle English word 'dropet', which is a diminutive form of 'drop'. The term has been used for centuries to describe small particles of liquid, whether in the form of water droplets or medicinal droplets. The usage of 'droplets' has become more common in modern times with the advancement of technology and the need for precise measurements in various fields.

See also: drop, droplet, dropped, dropper, dropping, droppings, drops.