- plural of particle.
particles
Example Sentences
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When the particles enter Earth's atmosphere at high speed, they heat the surrounding air and create brief streaks of light.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The Sun is constantly spewing out matter and charged particles, sometimes unleashing full-blown solar storms that shoot out giant explosions of plasma and other matter.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Green explained that because the eclipse will occur just before sunset, particles from the fires could create a more "hazy" or "fuzzy" view.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The material combines tungsten carbide, which provides hardness, with cobalt, which acts as a metallic binder that holds the carbide particles together.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Concentrated particles of the splendor are floating around us, sparkling like diamonds turned to dust.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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