droplets

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During the outbreak, people appeared to be infected mostly "through inhalation of droplets", it added.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Traditionally, HSL has been known to sit on the surface of lipid droplets, where it helps break down fat.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

On local Telegram chat groups, people shared photos of oil slicks in the sea, black puddles on the road and stray animals covered in oily droplets.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

These droplets can contain bacteria and viruses from the bowl and travel up to 2 meters.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

I watch the droplets slide in tapering diagonals across the window.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli