globules

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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Noun
  • The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Britain’s equally neoclassical exterior is veiled in charcoal briquettes, clay, and beads, inspired by the manyatta dwellings of the Kenyan Maasai people.
    Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Heated air dries the clothes and breaks down the ozone, with sensors and filters ensuring no harmful gases or droplets are released.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
  • On eating them, the protective fiber coating expands in response to the less acidic environment of the intestine, allowing the beads’ interior to tether and trap fat droplets from food.
    Jay Kakade August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Use a funnel to fill the feeder to avoid drips and spills on the exterior.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Other treatments such as lip enhancements, IV and wellness drips are also available.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Globules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globules. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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