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globules

noun

plural of globule

as in beads

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 globules 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 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 The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2018

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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
In the dining room, vintage Doyle Lane ceramic beads dangle from a Mission-style wooden clock while designer handbags are draped over chairs and hat racks.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

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University of New Mexico students pass me on the sidewalk, eyes downcast under their umbrellas bent against the fat droplets of rain (the campus is right on Central Ave).

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
With leafy green details, dewy water droplets, and adorable 3D ladybugs, this manicure feels straight from nature, while the French tips keep everything looking fresh and elevated.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of droplets

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Janet grabbed a roll of paper towels, ready to clean up the dirty drips that ran across her kitchen floor.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Aquor provides a cleaner, smarter approach to outdoor water use with a leak-free, frost-free connection that can reduce drips, hassle, and long-term maintenance.

— Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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