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globules

[/ˈɡlɒbjuːlz/]
nounpl: globules
glóbulos
1. Small spherical or rounded particles or drops of a substance
The microscope revealed tiny globules of fat in the milk sample.
O microscópio revelou pequenos glóbulos de gordura na amostra de leite.
2. In biology, small round bodies or cells, especially red blood cells or white blood cells
Red blood globules carry oxygen throughout the body.
Os glóbulos vermelhos do sangue transportam oxigênio por todo o corpo.
3. Small drops of liquid suspended in another substance
Water globules formed on the surface of the oil.
Glóbulos de água se formaram na superfície do óleo.
Synonyms
dropletsspherulesparticlesbeadsorbs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
glóbulos
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
glóbulos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

red blood globules
white blood globules
globules of fat
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