CEFR C1

globules

noun

Meaning

Small, round, or spherical masses, often liquid or semi-solid in nature.

Examples

The salad dressing separated into tiny globules of vinegar and oil.
Red blood cells are essentially small, biconcave globules that transport oxygen throughout the body.

Synonyms: drops, beads, droplets, spheres

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globules (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɒbjuːlz/

Definition

Small, round, or spherical masses, often liquid or semi-solid in nature.

Examples

The salad dressing separated into tiny globules of vinegar and oil.
Red blood cells are essentially small, biconcave globules that transport oxygen throughout the body.
After the rain, the leaves were covered in glistening globules of water.

Synonyms of globules

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