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corpuscular

Pronunciation: [kɔːrˈpʌs.kjʊ.lər]

Word

Context: "science"

(adjective) describing something that is related to tiny particles or small pieces. It’s often used in science to talk about things, like light or matter, that can be thought of as made up of these very small parts.

Example

The scientist explained the corpuscular nature of light, showing how it acts like little particles.

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The teacher said that not all energy is corpuscular; some can be waves instead.

Example

What does it mean when we say that matter has a corpuscular aspect?

Context: "biology"

(adjective) referring to cells or small components in living things. It helps us understand how tiny parts of a living organism work together.

Example

The researcher studied corpuscular elements in the blood to learn more about how it functions.

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The corpuscular details were missed by the students when they focused only on the larger systems.

Example

How do corpuscular elements in our bodies contribute to our health?

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