oil droplet
Tiny liquid sphere
An oil droplet is a small, roughly spherical globule of oil suspended in another medium, typically water or air.
The term appears in scientific contexts—cell biology, chemistry, atmospheric science—where the behavior of these tiny fat-containing spheres matters: Oil droplets in the cytoplasm store energy for the cell.
In cooking, an emulsion like mayonnaise consists of oil droplets dispersed through egg and vinegar.
- globuleSmall spherical drop
- beadPierced ornament for threading
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
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