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droplet

/ˈdrɒplɪt/

/ˈdrɑːplɪt/

Translations

dropletnoun

droplets

/ˈdrɒplɪt/

/ˈdrɑːplɪt/

A droplet of water clung to the leaf after the rain.

Une gouttelette d’eau s’est accrochée à la feuille après la pluie.

Additional translations

goutteSens plus général, surtout pour une petite quantité de liquide.

Synonyms

dropletadjective

/ˈdrɒplət/

/ˈdrɑːplət/

Used attributively before nouns, especially in medical or scientific contexts (e.g., droplet transmission).

relatif aux gouttelettesEmploi surtout médical.

Droplet precautions are required when treating patients with influenza.

Des précautions relatives aux gouttelettes sont requises lors du traitement des patients atteints de la grippe.

dropletnoun

A small drop of liquid.

A droplet of water clung to the leaf after the rain.

A very small amount of something, especially a liquid.

The scientist examined the droplet of blood under the microscope.

A small particle of liquid suspended in air or another gas, typically produced by spray, mist, or aerosolization.

Millions of tiny droplets remained airborne after the disinfectant was sprayed.

dropletadjective

Relating to or involving small drops of liquid, especially those capable of transmitting infection.

Droplet precautions are required when treating patients with influenza.