droplets

plural of droplet
as in beads
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

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Recent Examples of droplets The importance of ice in clouds is held in their ability to scatter light differently than liquid droplets. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025 Human infections occur when the virus enters the eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled through airborne droplets, aerosol particles or dust. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025 But, unlike the virus that causes COVID-19, people can also spread it by touching surfaces where droplets have landed, and then touch their nose, mouth or eyes. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024 The flu virus spreads mainly by droplets released when people cough, sneeze or talk. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024 The array could precisely move droplets, potato chips, a leaf, and even a small wooden plank. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024 These bacteria spread easily through respiratory droplets. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 26 Dec. 2024 Respiratory droplets may carry bacteria and viruses that spread illness. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024 These conditions cause coughing, which can release respiratory droplets into the air. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024

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“Droplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplets. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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