droplet

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He said it was the same size as either a human blood cell, mould spores, bacteria, talcum powder and a fog droplet.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

"By letting water itself play both structural and electrical roles, we've unlocked a new strategy for droplet electricity generation that is lightweight, cost-effective, and scalable," said Prof. Wanlin Guo, a corresponding author of the study.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2025

Consequently, as they are close to the ground - which is also below zero - the next time they hit a surface the droplet will freeze creating a layer of ice.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

The droplet deficit is anywhere from 5 to 8 inches across a swath of Southern California, Tardy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

Five or ten Ebola-virus particles suspended in a droplet of blood could easily slip through a pinhole in a surgical glove, and that might be enough to start an explosive infection.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston