Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pellet
Noun
/ˈpɛlɪt/
Definition
A small, rounded mass of material, often made from compressed substances.
Examples
- The farmer fed the chickens with pellets made from corn.
- Biomass pellets are used as a renewable energy source.
- The scientists studied the behavior of fish when offered food pellets.
Meaning
Pellets are usually created by compressing raw materials together, forming small, often uniform shapes that can serve various purposes.
Synonyms
- ball
- sphere
- disk
- bead
