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clumps

  • plural
    of clump.
    clump
    noun
    a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.
  • present tense form
    of clump (3rd person singular).
    clump
    noun
    a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.

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By blocking some of that radiation, the dense clumps also shield material located behind them.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

These abnormal clumps, known as tau tangles, are associated with cognitive decline, disrupted brain function, and the death of neurons.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

"Because of their structure, these tetrapod-shaped particles have standoffs and form porous networks instead of collapsing into clumps," said Addae.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

In patients with the disorder, alpha-synuclein can accumulate into clumps that interfere with normal brain function.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026

They avoided other clumps of blackened trees just in case they stumbled into more holes, but each time Owen saw a burned-out denning site, he felt a pang of sadness.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz