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Pronunciation: [sfˈɛɹuːlz] (IPA)

Spherules are small spherical bodies which are often formed from volcanic eruptions or meteorite impacts. There are a number of synonyms which can be used to describe these formations, including microspherules, droplets, globules and beads. Other terms which can be used to refer to spherules include tektites, which are small, glassy objects formed from meteorite impacts, and pumice, which is a form of volcanic rock that is full of small, air-filled spherules. Some other terms which may be used to describe spherules include concretions, nodules, pellets, and grains, depending on the specific context in which they are found.

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Usage examples for Spherules

Another effect which he states reduces the usual maximum signaling distance is the presence of material particles held in suspension by the water spherules in moist atmosphere.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming
As it seemed good to her mine eyes I turned, And saw a hundred spherules that together With mutual rays each other more embellished.
"Divine-Comedy-Longfellow-s-Translation-Complete"
Dante Alighieri
Some marine sandstones, such as the St. Peter sandstone of the upper Mississippi valley, are composed so entirely of polished spherules of quartz that it has been believed by some that their grains were long blown about in ancient deserts before they were deposited in the sea.
"The Elements of Geology"
William Harmon Norton

Related words: spherule, palloid, sphere

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