droplet

[drop-lit]

noun

1. a little drop.

droplet

/ ˈdrɒplɪt /

noun

1. a tiny drop

Word History and Origins

Origin of droplet¹

First recorded in 1600–10; drop + -let

Example Sentences

Their study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that RNA, typically known for transmitting genetic messages, can be hijacked to build liquid-like "droplet hubs" inside the cell nucleus.

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How much oil leaks in a fume event can range from small droplets to liters.

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The virus is transmitted through direct contact between people, or through airborne droplets in coughs and sneezes.

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The disease is transmitted through direct contact between people, or through airborne droplets in coughs and sneezes.

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The bright yellow compound is known to latch onto water droplets that are already present in clouds, converting them into ice crystals that can fall as rain or snow, depending on the temperature below.

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