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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
After training a unique algorithmic learning model on the chemical makeups of a variety of alcoholic drinks including whisky, brandy, Chinese Baiju, and white wine, researchers applied droplets of each liquid onto their device.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
The team demonstrated it using a range of non-magnetic objects including small beads, a glass slide, a wooden plate, a leaf, and even water droplets with a superhydrophobic version of the material.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
Webs deformed instantly when jolted with static from flies, aphids, honeybees, and even water droplets.
—Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
Braun's nearly complete gubernatorial cabinet is just one droplet in a firehose of news this week.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1607, in the meaning defined above
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“Droplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droplet. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
droplet
noun
drop·let
ˈdräp-lət
: a very small drop
Medical Definition
droplet
noun
drop·let
ˈdräp-lət
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)
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