Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

droplet

noun
/ˈdrɒplɪt/
Definition
A small drop of liquid.
Examples
  • Water droplets glistened on the leaves after the rain.
  • The nurse used a syringe to inject a droplet of medicine.
  • Fog is made up of countless tiny droplets of water suspended in the air.
Meaning
The term ‘droplet’ refers to a tiny, rounded mass of liquid that falls or is carried through the air. It is commonly used in various scientific contexts, such as biology, meteorology, and chemistry.
Synonyms
  • drop
  • bead
  • globule
  • particle