globule

noun
UK: /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/
US: /ˈɡlɑːbjuːl/

  1. A small round mass of liquid; a tiny ball.

    1. A globule of water fell from the tap.
    2. The microscope revealed tiny globules of fat suspended in the milk.

  2. A small spherical body of solid matter.

    1. A globule of solder landed on the table.
    2. The surface was covered in globules of hardened resin, creating a textured effect.

Synonyms

droplet bubble spherule bead

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "globule" in English means: A small round mass of liquid; a tiny ball., A small spherical body of solid matter..

The phonetic transcription of "globule" is /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/ in British English and /ˈɡlɑːbjuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "globule": droplet, bubble, spherule, bead.

Example usage of "globule": "A globule of water fell from the tap.". More examples on the page.