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globule

noun

ˈglä-(ˌ)byül

Definition of globule

as in bead

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass fat globules of hot wax dripping onto the table

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Recent Examples of globule An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths. — Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026 Smaller objects, such as frozen globules of propellant expelled by satellites, whiz through orbit faster than bullets, becoming hazards for astronauts during spacewalks. — Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2026 From above, viewers can observe globules of a strange black fluid congealing, popping, and morphing unexpectedly inside of it. — Christy Lange, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025 Formations like this are referred to as free-floating evaporating gas globules (frEGGs). — Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for globule

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Alternatives such as glass beads jam less effectively, while sand can produce a similar effect but adds unnecessary weight.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Her custom gown was designed with recycled metals and 115,000 crystal beads, while his bespoke pink look was complemented with Chanel High Jewelry pieces, per Vogue.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of bead

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Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026

Definition of glob

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Some of that material condensed into tiny droplets called spherules, which spread around the planet before falling back through Earth's atmosphere at several miles per second.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia that is caused by inhaling the Legionella bacteria in small droplets of water mixed in the air or contaminated water accidentally going into the lungs.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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