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globule

 

[ ˈɡlɒbjuːl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tiny drops

A small spherical mass of a substance; a tiny drop. Globules can refer to small spherical particles of liquid or solid matter.

Synonyms

bead, drop, particle

Examples of usage

  • The medicine is in the form of small globules.
  • The globules of water on the leaves glistened in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "globule" in other languages:

🇵🇹 glóbulo

🇮🇳 गोलिका

🇩🇪 Kügelchen

🇮🇩 globul

🇺🇦 глобула

🇵🇱 globulka

🇯🇵 小球 (shōkyū)

🇫🇷 globule

🇪🇸 glóbulo

🇹🇷 kürecik

🇰🇷 구형 입자 (guhyeong ipja)

🇸🇦 كرية (kurayya)

🇨🇿 kulička

🇸🇰 gulička

🇨🇳 小球 (xiǎoqiú)

🇸🇮 kroglica

🇮🇸 hneta

🇰🇿 шарикша

🇬🇪 გლობულა (globula)

🇦🇿 kürəcik

🇲🇽 glóbulo

Etymology

The word 'globule' originated from the Latin word 'globulus', meaning a small sphere. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe small spherical masses of various substances, such as liquid or solid matter.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,141, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.