Islet
noun
A small island.
They found a small islet in the middle of the ocean where they could rest.
Often appears as...
- small islet
- remote islet
noun
In anatomy, it's a cluster of cells.
The islets of Langerhans in the pancreas produce insulin.
Often appears as...
- islets of langerhans
- endocrine islets
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Technical
noun
A small island.
They found a small islet in the middle of the ocean where they could rest.
Often appears as...
- small islet
- remote islet
noun
In anatomy, it's a cluster of cells.
The islets of Langerhans in the pancreas produce insulin.
Often appears as...
- islets of langerhans
- endocrine islets
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Term
Used to describe tiny islands, often uninhabited or sparsely populated, as opposed to large landmasses.
They spotted several islets off the coast, dotting the seascape.
Pro Tip 2/3Navigational Landmarks
Islets can serve as landmarks for navigation or reference points at sea.
The captain noted the position of the islet to chart their course.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitats
Islets can be important ecological sites, harboring unique wildlife or plant species.
The islet was home to a rare species of seabird.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Term
Used to describe tiny islands, often uninhabited or sparsely populated, as opposed to large landmasses.
They spotted several islets off the coast, dotting the seascape.
Pro Tip 2/3Navigational Landmarks
Islets can serve as landmarks for navigation or reference points at sea.
The captain noted the position of the islet to chart their course.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitats
Islets can be important ecological sites, harboring unique wildlife or plant species.
The islet was home to a rare species of seabird.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Term
Used to describe tiny islands, often uninhabited or sparsely populated, as opposed to large landmasses.
They spotted several islets off the coast, dotting the seascape.
Pro Tip 2/3Navigational Landmarks
Islets can serve as landmarks for navigation or reference points at sea.
The captain noted the position of the islet to chart their course.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitats
Islets can be important ecological sites, harboring unique wildlife or plant species.
The islet was home to a rare species of seabird.
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Video examples
Susan Lim: Transplant...
The observation that stem cells, as master cells, could give rise to a whole variety of different cell types -- heart cells, liver cells, pancreatic islet cells -- captured the attention of the media
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Exotic Castaways Of...
they return to roost the ibis cram onto mangrove islets
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For 40 Days of the Year,...
incredible islet you know this is on me
Video examples
Susan Lim: Transplant...
The observation that stem cells, as master cells, could give rise to a whole variety of different cell types -- heart cells, liver cells, pancreatic islet cells -- captured the attention of the media
Video examples
Exotic Castaways Of...
they return to roost the ibis cram onto mangrove islets
Video examples
For 40 Days of the Year,...
incredible islet you know this is on me
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Thomas Huxley
English Scientist
The known is finite, the unknown infinite; intellectually we stand on an islet in the midst of an illimitable ocean of inexplicability. Our business in every generation is to reclaim a little more land, to add something to the extent and the solidity of our possessions.
Quote examples
Thomas Huxley
English Scientist
The known is finite, the unknown infinite; intellectually we stand on an islet in the midst of an illimitable ocean of inexplicability. Our business in every generation is to reclaim a little more land, to add something to the extent and the solidity of our possessions.
Example 1 of 1
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