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ball-shaped

ADJECTIVE
spherical
Synonyms


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Millions of copies of the virus were grown and harvested in the form of ball-shaped nanoparticles, which required no further modification before use in experiments.

From Science Daily ● May 13, 2024

The first, Spherae, is a ball-shaped cushion supported by three polished wood dowels that slide through a brass disc and lock into place.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

"His X-rays show no ball-shaped sockets. Both sides have all worn away," Mrs Speirs said.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2024

When she planted a row of dahlia tubers in her vegetable garden, she fell in love with the gorgeous ball-shaped blooms, which when cut, would last a week in water.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2023

High up, the podo tree flares into a vase-shaped crown, like an elm tree, and the downhanging limbs are draped with bundles of evergreen leafy needles and are spangled with ball-shaped fruit.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston


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