ball-shaped
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Millions of copies of the virus were grown and harvested in the form of ball-shaped nanoparticles, which required no further modification before use in experiments.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2024
The first, Spherae, is a ball-shaped cushion supported by three polished wood dowels that slide through a brass disc and lock into place.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024
"His X-rays show no ball-shaped sockets. Both sides have all worn away," Mrs Speirs said.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024
When she planted a row of dahlia tubers in her vegetable garden, she fell in love with the gorgeous ball-shaped blooms, which when cut, would last a week in water.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2023
High up, the podo tree flares into a vase-shaped crown, like an elm tree, and the downhanging limbs are draped with bundles of evergreen leafy needles and are spangled with ball-shaped fruit.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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