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droplets

noun

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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With beads of sweat still streaking down his face, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer happily went over the checklist on his personal notepad after the Gamecocks’ 57-0 season-opening win over Kent State.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The researchers subsequently formed PhosCage into millimeter-sized beads, making the material easier to handle and potentially deploy in larger systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of beads

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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

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Holmes founded Theranos in 2003 and became one of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated young entrepreneurs by claiming the company could perform a wide range of medical tests using only a few drops of blood.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Its rugged silicone exterior is IP67-rated to resist water, dust, and drops, while the flexible utility strap easily clips onto backpacks, handlebars, or coolers.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

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