flyspecks

noun

Definition of flyspecksnext
plural of flyspeck
as in specks
a very small piece surreptitiously removed a flyspeck of dirt from the china

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  1. particles
  2. grains
  3. crumbs
  4. snippets
Noun
  • Short-term exposure to these particles has been linked to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis and premature mortality.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Quantum computing uses subatomic particles that can be both simultaneously.
    Felix Salmon, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of particles
Noun
  • The comet passed between the sun and Earth in late September and October, so light diffracted (bent around) by dust grains in the tail, which were concentrated in the direction of Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Whole grains like wheat and oats as well as pseudograins like quinoa.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of grains
Noun
  • The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbs
Noun
  • The number of ads displayed has grown, the way Google ranks content is constantly changing to provide a better user experience, and rich snippets of text from websites began appearing in result pages several years ago.
    Nick Brown, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Her videos feature game-day glam transformations and snippets from her performances alongside her teammates on the field.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of snippets
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