globule

small spherical drop / rounded mass

Noun

pl: globules

This term describes a precise geometric form, specifically a small sphere of liquid or semi-solid matter. It carries a scientific or clinical connotation, often appearing in chemistry, biology, or physics to describe substances that refuse to mix, such as oil in water. Unlike a general drop, which can be any shape, a globule specifically implies a rounded, cohesive mass held together by surface tension. It is typically used to describe microscopic or very small quantities of a substance.

Meanings

Noun

A small, spherical drop of a liquid, especially one that is insoluble in the surrounding medium.

"A tiny globule of oil floated on the surface of the water."

Noun

A small, rounded mass of a substance, often occurring in biological tissues or chemical precipitates.

"The microscope revealed a globule of fat within the cell membrane."

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