globules

Definition of globulesnext
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 The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming. IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2018
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Noun
  • From the sounds of brass bands to beads flying through the air, organizers say this year's celebration was the biggest yet, considered the largest Mardi Gras parade in California.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • But following a call from the influential archbishop of Manila, a million people armed only with flowers, rosary beads and prayers surrounded the camps.
    Keith B. Richburg, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Instead of skittering off, the hot droplets start sticking and seeping into the surface texture, and leave wet patches behind.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Temperatures are well below zero degrees Fahrenheit, so these clouds are formed with ice crystals instead of water droplets.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.
    Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Safety glasses will protect your eyes from stray paint drips and splatters, while a proper mask will limit the inhalation of toxic fumes.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Common problems include drips, peeling, and uneven coverage, but even the worst paint job is incredibly fixable.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Globules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globules. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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