
Globule
Physical Form
Focus on visualizing the round, often tiny, shape of the substance when using 'globule'.

After stirring, the globules of oil gathered on the surface of the water.
Material State
'Globule' implies a semi-liquid to viscous state of the substance, not solid or fully liquid.

Melted chocolate formed into small globules on the parchment.
Tiny Size
While 'globule' suggests smallness, sizes can vary, but are usually visible to the naked eye.

Globules of mercury scattered on the floor from the broken thermometer.
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