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pellet

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛlɪt/

A small, compressed mass of a substance, often spherical or cylindrical in shape.

The hunter loaded a lead pellet into his air rifle before heading into the woods.
Rabbits leave small, round pellets of waste in the garden.
Many modern heating systems use wood pellets as an efficient and renewable fuel source.

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