droplet

Example Sentences

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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

These combined effects enable the floating generator to deliver high peak voltages of around 250 volts per droplet, a performance level comparable to devices that rely on metal components and solid substrates.

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

Not even when behind his back all his neighbors spread the terrible rumor that anyone with even one droplet of Wispy Whiskers’ blood was forever cursed by the gods.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord