droplets

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COVID-19 transmission occurred when an infected person breathed out droplets and very small particles that contained the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

On lipid droplets, HSL acts as an enzyme that helps release stored fat during fasting or exercise.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 7, 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

It illuminates the rain falling over it in such a way that the droplets of water sparkle like snow.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern