flakes
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Because the researchers used CVD-grown monolayer MoS2 rather than mechanically exfoliated flakes, they believe the approach brings the technology closer to materials and processes that could eventually be suitable for wafer-scale manufacturing.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
The price of “The Golden Glizzy,” a decadent hot dog served on a fresh-baked croissant bun and topped with 30 grams of Ossetia caviar and 24-karat edible gold flakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
A retoucher is used to strike the edge of a worn stone tool, knocking off small flakes to restore its intended form and cutting edge.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
I’ve topped bowls with butter-soaked, cardamom-dusted sourdough croutons, a simple scattering of pistachios, granola and even dried coconut flakes, and each has worked beautifully.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
When I smashed my dolerite down, some flakes of granite flew off.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
