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 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 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 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
  • This technique fires microscopic silica beads at the polymer film at supersonic speeds of 750 meters per second (over 1,600 mph).
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
  • Framed in my room was a pre-Hispanic calculating tool that was made from colorful strings and beads.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
  • Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.
    Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • In fact, the research team found that bacteria floating in tiny fog droplets are alive, growing and breaking down pollutants in the air.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Self-serve Portland Coffee Roasters drip is available every morning in the lobby.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Strung-up nets drip with ersatz fish and nautical paraphernalia, and the sunny interior with colorful highlights echoes coastal Mediterranean architecture.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 2026

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“Globule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globule. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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