pellets
noun
Pronunciation: ˈpɛlɪts
Definition
Small, compressed masses of a substance, often spherical or cylindrical in shape.
Examples
The wood stove burns compressed sawdust pellets instead of traditional logs.
The bird feeder was filled with high-protein food pellets for the winter.
The air rifle uses lead pellets for target practice in the backyard.
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