Globular
adjective
Shaped like a round ball.
The globular cluster of stars is a breathtaking sight in the telescope.
Often appears as...
- globular cluster
- globular protein
adjective
In biology, related to cells or other objects that are round and compact, like a sphere.
The bacteria had globular cells, which allowed them to move easily in the liquid medium.
Often appears as...
- globular cells
- globular proteins
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Shaped like a round ball.
The globular cluster of stars is a breathtaking sight in the telescope.
Often appears as...
- globular cluster
- globular protein
adjective
In biology, related to cells or other objects that are round and compact, like a sphere.
The bacteria had globular cells, which allowed them to move easily in the liquid medium.
Often appears as...
- globular cells
- globular proteins
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Common Contexts
Use 'globular' to describe objects that are almost perfectly spherical, especially in scientific and descriptive settings.
The artist sculpted a globular vase that mesmerized everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Globular' evokes a clear image of roundness, helpful when you want to emphasize the shape visually.
She wore a pendant with a globular amethyst, shining like a tiny planet.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Flawless
'Globular' indicates a general shape and does not signify something is a perfect sphere.
The child's globular balloon was slightly squashed but still floated.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Contexts
Use 'globular' to describe objects that are almost perfectly spherical, especially in scientific and descriptive settings.
The artist sculpted a globular vase that mesmerized everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Globular' evokes a clear image of roundness, helpful when you want to emphasize the shape visually.
She wore a pendant with a globular amethyst, shining like a tiny planet.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Flawless
'Globular' indicates a general shape and does not signify something is a perfect sphere.
The child's globular balloon was slightly squashed but still floated.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Contexts
Use 'globular' to describe objects that are almost perfectly spherical, especially in scientific and descriptive settings.
The artist sculpted a globular vase that mesmerized everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Globular' evokes a clear image of roundness, helpful when you want to emphasize the shape visually.
She wore a pendant with a globular amethyst, shining like a tiny planet.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Flawless
'Globular' indicates a general shape and does not signify something is a perfect sphere.
The child's globular balloon was slightly squashed but still floated.
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bulbousconvexroundspherical
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Rachel Armstrong:...
Now, this looks like a chemical kind of birth. This is a violent process. Here, we've got a protocell to extract carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and turn it into carbonate. And that's the shell around that globular fat.
Video examples
Rachel Armstrong:...
Now, this looks like a chemical kind of birth. This is a violent process. Here, we've got a protocell to extract carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and turn it into carbonate. And that's the shell around that globular fat.
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