particles
Example Sentences
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As the road wears over time, the particles that break away are made up of rock, asphalt binder, and polymer together rather than plastic by itself.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
In the tunnel, running about 100 metres below the French-Swiss border area, superconducting magnets and accelerating structures propel particles to extreme energies and then smash them together at phenomenal speeds.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
Once operational, between 140 and 200 collisions will occur each time two packets of particles meet inside detectors in the tunnel, up from 60 currently.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
Officials have said the main public health concern for those being affected by smoke is fine particles that can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
I use my laboratory instruments to scan the air to analyze its particles.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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