Globules

/ˈɡlɑbjulz/ noun

Definition

Plural of globule; multiple small round drops or balls of substance.

Etymology

The plural form of 'globule,' adding the regular English '-s' or '-es' ending to indicate more than one tiny sphere or rounded particle.

Kelly Says

Oil and vinegar create globules when you mix them—the oil globules float in vinegar because water doesn't attract oil, a principle called hydrophobic interaction that's crucial in biology!

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