droplet

UK
/ˈdrɒplɪt/
US
/ˈdrɑːplɪt/

Translations

dropletnoun
droplets
pl
UK
/ˈdrɒplɪt/
US
/ˈdrɑːplɪt/
A droplet of water fell from the leaf.
Капля воды упала с листа.
He noticed a droplet of paint on the floor.
Он заметил капельку краски на полу.
Additional translations
маленькая капля
dropletadjective
UK
/ˈdrɒplət/
US
/ˈdrɑːplət/
Used attributively before nouns, especially in medical or scientific contexts (e.g., droplet transmission).

Definitions

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.