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
  • The gown was hammered green satin, black lace inlays and a fringe of Dior threads, ribbons, and beads.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • Each bead is filled with non-toxic cooling gel that provides a discreet way to stay cool through all of life's moments.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.
    Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
  • The chemicals made their way into Lake Apopka, turning the crystal clear waters into a pea-green soup filled with globs of gooey algae.
    Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Water droplets flew off the brim.
    Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water.
    Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Using tongs, lift the pasta out of the water and transfer it to the pan, bringing along any pasta water that clings and drips from the pasta.
    Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
  • When natural rainfall doesn’t provide an inch of moisture, supplement with hand watering or drip irrigation.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026

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“Globule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globule. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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