droplets

plural of droplet
as in beads
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

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Recent Examples of droplets To keep the two evenly blended without weighing down the texture, The Ordinary instead uses a high-pressure microfluidizer to break the mixture into smaller, more uniform droplets. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026 Cloud seeding − introducing particles such as silver iodide into clouds to cause water droplets to freeze and fall as precipitation − is not new, but measuring its real-world success has been elusive. Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The machine uses a high-voltage wire to ionize microscopic water droplets suspended in fog. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 This set captures the zen feeling of looking out at a lily pond, with 3D droplets of condensation and a frosty ombré French tip. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Measles spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, spreading the virus through respiratory droplets. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 What Can Happen If Leaves Get Wet A few splashes or droplets won’t harm your plants. Lauren David, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 Sometimes, those droplets can drop below freezing but stay liquid. Ray Petelin, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 Its droplets contain proteins, water, salts and small molecules that help the adhesive remain soft and tacky. Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Legendary designer Bob Mackie draped some of the most famous women in the world in crystals and beads.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Robert Graham 50th Anniversary Collection uses Rivoli’s artwork on a range of statement shirts — a signature of Robert Graham — as well as leather jackets, T-shirts and accessories, some of which are adorned with embroidery, beads and crystals.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Clean Up Sugary Spills Sugary drips and spills can harden and be tough to remove.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For severe dehydration, IV drips are described as effective, but for mild cases most people can recover simply by drinking water.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Why limited-edition flavors keep the hunt going Country-exclusive, regional and seasonal drops are basically the whole point.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For this reason, users are becoming more anxious about protecting their smartphones from accidental drops.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals.
    Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
  • Little, golden globules of fat are pooling on the surface like Monet lily pads.
    Adam Rapoport, Air Mail, 23 May 2026

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“Droplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplets. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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