droplets

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COVID-19 transmission occurred when an infected person breathed out droplets and very small particles that contained the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

During the outbreak, people appeared to be infected mostly "through inhalation of droplets", it added.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Traditionally, HSL has been known to sit on the surface of lipid droplets, where it helps break down fat.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

On local Telegram chat groups, people shared photos of oil slicks in the sea, black puddles on the road and stray animals covered in oily droplets.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The mare splashed through the stream, peppering her riders with droplets of cool water, then headed for the cemetery, which was clouded over with a strange silvery mist.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby