Definition of globulenext
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 Formations like this are referred to as free-floating evaporating gas globules (frEGGs). Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2025 And it is so sensually written—don’t worry about keeping it nice, the pages should be slick with sticky toffee fingerprints and globules of oil. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025 The researchers observed that Knot E could likely be a free-floating evaporating gas globule with a dense cometary-like structure, which requires further investigation. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025 The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming. IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for globule
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Noun
  • With its mermaid-style skirt, full sleeves, furry collar and panache of tall black feathers on a crowning headpiece, the ensemble was a callback to the opulence of the 1920s, Cowan said, finished off with 255,000 crystals and beads.
    Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • The beads release a lemon-fresh scent while breaking down grease trapped in garbage disposals.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Scientist can’t be blamed for not recognizing the fleshy glob, because Relicanthus daphneae baffled experts for decades, the American Museum of Natural History reports.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Both surfaces are superhydrophobic, meaning water forms droplets and rolls off instead of spreading.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
  • Instead, the black smoke from the fires can be seen in satellite images, and some locals have shared images of black droplets covering their car windshields and windows.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • The new shop’s coffee menu includes French press, cold brew, drip coffee, espresso and lattes, according to a menu on the front counter.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
  • To avoid powdery mildew, water the plants at the soil line with your hose or a drip line system and keep their leaves as dry as possible.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026

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“Globule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globule. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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