Globule

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɑːbjul/

Definitions of globule

noun a small spherical particle or droplet

Example Sentences

A1 The scientist observed a small globule of water under the microscope.

A2 She accidentally spilled a globule of ketchup on her shirt.

B1 The chef carefully placed a globule of sauce on top of the dish for decoration.

B2 The artist used a tiny globule of paint to add a finishing touch to the masterpiece.

C1 The doctor discovered a globule of blood in the patient's urine sample, indicating a potential health issue.

C2 The scientist studied the globules of mercury to better understand their unique properties.

Examples of globule in a Sentence

formal Under the microscope, the scientist observed a tiny globule of liquid within the sample.

informal I accidentally spilled a globule of ketchup on my shirt.

slang The slime monster in the movie was oozing green globules everywhere.

figurative Her tears formed into tiny globules on her cheeks as she cried.

Grammatical Forms of globule

• past tense: globuled
• plural: globules
• comparative: more globular
• superlative: most globular
• present tense: globules
• future tense: will globule
• perfect tense: have globuled
• continuous tense: is globuling
• singular: globule
• positive degree: globule
• infinitive: to globule
• gerund: globuling
• participle: globuled

Origin and Evolution of globule

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'globule' originated from the Latin word 'globulus' meaning small sphere or ball.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'globule' has retained its meaning of a small spherical mass, often used in scientific contexts to refer to tiny droplets or particles.