spherule

noun
UK: /ˈsfɪəruːl/
US: /ˈsfɪruːl/

  1. A small spherical body or particle.

    1. The tiny spherule is made of glass.
    2. Scientists analyzed the soil and found a spherule that was possibly extraterrestrial.

Synonyms

globule sphere particle

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "spherule" is /ˈsfɪəruːl/ in British English and /ˈsfɪruːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spherule": globule, sphere, particle.

Example usage of "spherule": "The tiny spherule is made of glass.". More examples on the page.