droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

Examples of droplet in a Sentence

Droplets of water collected on the windows. there were only a few droplets left in the canteen
Recent Examples on the Web And in some countries, hail-fighting planes dust clouds with silver iodide, a substance that helps small droplets to freeze, hindering the growth of large hailstones. Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2024 The infection is caused by bacterial droplets and causes symptoms one to three weeks after exposure. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 The virus from cows has also been spotted spreading out of dairy farms into nearby wild birds and poultry, likely ferried by contaminated milk droplets and surfaces. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 3 May 2024 As more water droplets freeze onto their icy surfaces, the hail stones grow. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for droplet 

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Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of droplet was in 1607

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“Droplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droplet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

droplet

noun
drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
: a very small drop

Medical Definition

droplet

noun
drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

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